New Grad Avionics Mechanical Engineer – Space Stations

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Free meals on site

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Avionics (New Grad) to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You will design, build, and test novel space-grade solutions under guidance from senior engineers.

This full-time role requires a BS in engineering, familiarity with CAD/FEA, and a hands-on approach. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in tests, qualification, and documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software through coursework, student project teams, or internships.
• Understanding of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Design avionics enclosures, mounts, and brackets for components such as batteries and crew-interfacing hardware, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Work with the electrical engineering team to package rugged printed circuit board assemblies.
• Perform thermal and structural analyses to check that designs hold up in harsh environments.
• Create engineering drawings and keep design documentation current as hardware changes.
• Contribute to trade studies and help write interface and specification documents.
• Help plan and run tests, collect and interpret data, and support qualification of flight hardware.
• Help verify requirements through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration.
• Work hands‑on with technicians to build, assemble, and install hardware on the space station.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical/aerospace or related

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Ansys

Femap/Nastran

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Avionics (New Grad) to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You will design, build, and test novel space-grade solutions under guidance from senior engineers.

This full-time role requires a BS in engineering, familiarity with CAD/FEA, and a hands-on approach. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in tests, qualification, and documentation.