At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineering Analyst, reporting to the Director of Analysis, Loads, and Dynamics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain FEA models of structural components
- Perform trade studies on structural sizing including both strength and stability requirements and mass and cost optimization
- Mentor design engineers in analysis methods
- Expand company capability in analysis through validating and establishing methods and practices
- Review and approve drawings of mechanical components
- Work with test engineering to plan and execute structural and dynamic tests, as well as perform associated analyses
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 5 years of analysis experience
- Proficiency in commercial FEA software (ie Ansys, Abaqus, Femap/Nastran)
- Strong grasp of mechanical fundamentals used for sizing of components (Beam bending, pressure vessel)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Spacecraft and/or Payload background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support
- Experience with Ansys Workbench
Automation and Workflow Generation for FEA softwares
- Working understanding of a design load cycle and how it relates to analysis and test
- Knowledge of spacecraft analysis and launch load environments and industry standard documents (NASA-STD-5001, SMC-S-016, etc.)
- Establishment of of company internal specifications or best practices
- Fracture and Fatigue evaluation
Salary Range: California
$140,000—$170,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
