Director, Fluid Systems & Propulsion Analysis

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 203,360 - 232,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

Personalized mental healthcare

Free onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Director, Fluid System Analysis to manage the design and development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Located in Long Beach, this full-time role entails leading a team of analysts, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace experience, including managing teams and expertise in structural fluid dynamics, contributing to the forefront of space innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant aerospace design and analysis experience.
• 2+ years of experience overseeing/managing a technical engineering or analysis team.
• Strong expertise in structural analysis, including FEA modeling and stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Propulsion and Thermal analysts.
• Set standards for analysis methods and best practices.
• Oversee multiphase propellant feed system and microgravity fluid behavior modeling.

Skills

Structural analysis including FEA modeling

Thermal fluid analysis

Mechanical design and design-for-manufacturability

Team leadership and management

Fluid dynamics expertise

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field

M.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering

Tools

CFD tools

1-D system modeling tools

Job description

Vast is seeking a Director, Fluid System Analysis to manage the design and development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Located in Long Beach, this full-time role entails leading a team of analysts, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace experience, including managing teams and expertise in structural fluid dynamics, contributing to the forefront of space innovation.