Head of Spacecraft Loads & Dynamics

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

20+ days of vacation

Company equity

Free meals and snacks

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vast is searching for a Manager, Loads & Dynamics in Long Beach, California. This role involves leading a team to support the development and verification of dynamic systems for space stations and spacecraft. The ideal candidate has a background in aerospace engineering with expertise in dynamics and project leadership.

The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $143,000 to $203,000. Benefits include medical coverage, generous paid time off, and company perks like meals and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• 1+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience.
• Experience in loads and environments prediction for aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Dynamics engineers for spacecraft systems predictions.
• Support product lifecycle phases including testing and verification.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models for spacecraft design.

Skills

Project leadership

Structural dynamics

Finite element methods

Vibration analysis

Acoustic environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Vast is searching for a Manager, Loads & Dynamics in Long Beach, California. This role involves leading a team to support the development and verification of dynamic systems for space stations and spacecraft. The ideal candidate has a background in aerospace engineering with expertise in dynamics and project leadership.

The position is full-time with a competitive salary range of $143,000 to $203,000. Benefits include medical coverage, generous paid time off, and company perks like meals and 401(k) plans.