Lead Dynamics & Loads Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Free food perks during work

Job summary

Vast is seeking an experienced Manager, Loads & Dynamics to lead a team in developing dynamic systems for next-generation space stations. This full-time position is based in Long Beach, New York. The candidate will need technical expertise in spacecraft dynamics and leadership experience in aerospace environments.

The role involves managing engineers, supporting product lifecycle execution, and building dynamic models. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and extensive experience in related fields. Vast offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Dynamics engineers.
• Support product development across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain dynamic models and load cases for spacecraft.

Skills

Load prediction

Structural dynamics

Finite element methods

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Vast is seeking an experienced Manager, Loads & Dynamics to lead a team in developing dynamic systems for next-generation space stations. This full-time position is based in Long Beach, New York. The candidate will need technical expertise in spacecraft dynamics and leadership experience in aerospace environments.

The role involves managing engineers, supporting product lifecycle execution, and building dynamic models. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and extensive experience in related fields. Vast offers competitive salary and benefits.