Lead Propulsion Structures Engineer, Space Station Hardware

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Meals and refreshments on site

Job summary

Vast, based in Long Beach, CA, is developing Haven Station to enable a new space economy. We seek a Propulsion Structures Engineer to own propulsion hardware design and interface with Structures, performing structural analysis and leading trade studies for human-rated space systems.

The role requires a mechanical/mechanical engineering background with CAD/FEA experience, NX/Teamcenter proficiency, and the ability to work with fabricators in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, physics, or math or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as responsible engineer for propulsion mechanical hardware: tubing assemblies, brackets, mounts, and propulsion-owned secondary structure.
• Act as the primary interface between the Propulsion and Structures teams, coordinating loads, interfaces, and design requirements across both groups.
• Perform structural analysis to drive design decisions, covering static and dynamic loads, vibration, thermo-mechanical, and other environmental considerations.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis, develop manufacturing drawings, test plans, and concepts of operations, and follow hardware from design release through build and acceptance.
• Lead trade studies and own interfaces with adjacent subsystems.
• Work directly with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, mature processes, and resolve build issues.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, physics, or math

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Ansys

Femap/Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Vast, based in Long Beach, CA, is developing Haven Station to enable a new space economy. We seek a Propulsion Structures Engineer to own propulsion hardware design and interface with Structures, performing structural analysis and leading trade studies for human-rated space systems.

The role requires a mechanical/mechanical engineering background with CAD/FEA experience, NX/Teamcenter proficiency, and the ability to work with fabricators in a fast-paced environment.