This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach, CA location.
Responsibilities
Own the design of avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments, including batteries and crew-interfacing components.
Partner with the electrical engineering team to design and package rugged printed circuit board assemblies, and influence board layout for thermal, structural, and mounting needs.
Perform thermal and structural analyses, and use the results to drive design decisions.
Lead trade studies, and own interface definition, specification, and interface control documents for your hardware.
Design integration brackets and own the installation approach for avionics components on the space station.
Create and release engineering drawings, and manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle.
Develop test plans, lead testing and qualification of flight hardware, and review and interpret results.
Own requirements verification through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration.
Lead hardware builds from assembly through installation, working with technicians and fabricators to resolve issues and improve designs.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
2-4+ years of experience for Mechanical Engineer II
4-6+ years of experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer
Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA software packages.
Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
Experience with design work in recent versions of NX and Teamcenter.
Experience with thermal and structural analysis using Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.
Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including failure analysis and root cause investigation.
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with spacecraft specifications and environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and MIL-STD-810.
Additional Requirements
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Pay Ranges
Mechanical Engineer/ Level I: $86,100.00 - $122,220.00
Mechanical Engineer/ Level II: $112,340.00 - $159,468.00
Senior Mechanical Engineer/ Level III: $137,760.00 - $195,552.00
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
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.
