Senior Mechanical Engineer

1 day ago


Long Beach CA USA, United States Vast Full time
About Vast

Vast is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing space exploration and contributing to a future where billions of people thrive in space. Our mission is to build artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low earth orbit in 2025, marking a significant milestone in space history.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Human Systems team. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a safe and habitable environment for humans in our space station.

Responsibilities
  • Own the full product development lifecycle of mechanical spacecraft systems from concept through production.
  • Gather requirements, study trade-offs, and define detailed specifications for mechanical components.
  • Create DFMEA, statement of work, product specification, and engineering documentation.
  • Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD.
  • Execute design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics.
  • 5+ years' experience with CAD & FEA packages.
  • 5+ years' experience leading design and development of mechanical components or systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience in human interface design.
  • Experience in the aerospace, maritime, automotive, medical, or mining industries.
  • Proficiency in standard manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with electromechanical systems.
Compensation and Benefits

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks. Our benefits include 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and more.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. Therefore, must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.



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