Mechanical Engineering, Structures

Responsibilities

• Own the design of primary and secondary structures for a large-scale space station, from concept through flight hardware.
• Apply knowledge of static and dynamic loads, vibration, thermal, and other environments to drive design decisions and define design margins.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis, and release manufacturing drawings, test plans, and concepts of operations for your hardware.
• Lead trade studies, and own interfaces and interface control documents with other subsystems.
• Own requirements verification through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration, and lead structural testing and qualification.
• Follow hardware through fabrication, assembly, and test, working with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, develop processes, and resolve issues.

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.
• 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.

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. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.