Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Station

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Snacks & meals

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design to support the development of space station propulsion hardware in Long Beach. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Senior Manager, Propulsion Flight Hardware and focuses on mechanical design activities across tubing assemblies, mounts, and interfaces with structures.

The candidate will perform structural analysis, develop drawings, and drive design decisions with a strong CAD/FEA background.

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

NX/Teamcenter

Ansys/Femap/Nastran/Abaqus

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Ansys

Femap

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Vast is seeking a Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design to support the development of space station propulsion hardware in Long Beach. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Senior Manager, Propulsion Flight Hardware and focuses on mechanical design activities across tubing assemblies, mounts, and interfaces with structures.

The candidate will perform structural analysis, develop drawings, and drive design decisions with a strong CAD/FEA background.