Space Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations that enable long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, a commercial space station scheduled to launch into low earth orbit.

Salary

The estimated salary for this role is $160,000-$200,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Propulsion/Fluids Systems Analyst to support the development of propulsion, life support, and thermal control systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time position located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities:
  • MethaGox Thrust Chamber analysis using CFD modeling and film cooling for different sizes of RCS thrusters.
  • Life support system analysis including CFD of air distribution systems and cabin air volumes.
  • Planning and participating in test campaigns and anchoring analysis with test data.
  • Creating and reviewing system models of pressure fed systems and associated tank, valve, and line sizing for Propulsion, Life Support, and Thermal Control Systems.
  • Efficiently developing analysis models with commercially available CFD programs.
  • Developing and teaching best practices in analysis to other engineers.
  • Presentation of analysis for NASA or other certification programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent. Five years of experience with CFD software packages in industry (Star-CCM+, Fluent, or equivalent) and five years of experience with thermo-hydraulic analysis software packages in industry (SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, or equivalent) are necessary.

Benefits

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package including company equity, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.



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