Skip to main content

Vast

Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Long Beach, California, United StatesFrom $159.5kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development of artificial-gravity space stations. The role involves designing large-scale structures and requires collaboration with various teams to address mechanical design and analysis issues.

What you'll do

  • Design primary and secondary structures for a space station
  • Analyze static and dynamic loads and environmental impact
  • Create manufacturing drawings and test plans
  • Lead interface with subsystems
  • Collaborate with fabricators and technicians

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering or similar
  • 2+ years in CAD and FEA software
  • Experience in designing mechanical components
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Familiarity with spacecraft specifications
  • Experience with GD&T analysis

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for growth in the space sector
  • Work alongside a talented team
Apply with Autofill

Opens the application — the Jobs AI extension fills it for you. Set up autofill

Opens the official application on the employer’s site. No login required.

Vast

Vast develops Haven-1, a human-rated space station, and is hiring design reliability engineers across thermal, structures, propulsion, and avionics systems to ensure safe operations, as well as construction project engineers to support the station's development and construction.

Website
vast.com
View all jobs at Vast