Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structures

10 hours ago

Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
{"title": "Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structures", "content": "Design and Build Artificial-Gravity Space Stations

Vast is seeking a highly skilled Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structures to join our Structures and Mechanisms Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and building artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Your expertise will be crucial in developing primary and secondary structures, understanding static and dynamic loads, and performing mechanical design and analysis.

Responsibilities:
  • Own the design of primary and secondary structures on a large scale space station.
  • Develop an understanding of static and dynamic loads, vibrations, thermal, and other environmental considerations to drive design decisions.
  • Perform mechanical design and analysis, develop manufacturing drawings, test plans, and concept of operations and follow hardware through the entire process.
  • Lead trades and own interfaces with all sub systems.
  • Work with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, develop processes, and resolve issues.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics.
  • 7+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
  • 7+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis and root cause investigation.
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
  • Design work in recent versions of NX, Teamcenter.
  • Analysis work in recent versions of Ansys, FeMap/Nastran, Abaqus.
  • Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
  • Familiarity with spacecraft specifications such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001.
Compensation and Benefits:

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a 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, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

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.

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