Propulsion Structures Engineer for Space Station Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity and benefits package

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Meal perks on site

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Structures Engineer to lead the mechanical hardware design and analysis for propulsion systems on Haven Station.

You will coordinate loads and interfaces between Propulsion and Structures, perform static and dynamic analyses, develop drawings, and guide hardware from design to build. This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in CAD/FEA; familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and NASA/ASME standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of CAD and FEA software experience.
• 4+ years designing mechanical components or systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as responsible engineer for propulsion mechanical hardware: tubing assemblies, brackets, mounts, and propulsion-owned secondary structure.
• Coordinate loads, interfaces and design requirements across Propulsion and Structures teams.
• Perform static, dynamic, thermo-mechanical analyses to drive design decisions.
• Develop manufacturing drawings, test plans, and concepts of operations through build and acceptance.
• Lead trade studies and interface with adjacent subsystems.
• Work with fabricators and technicians to improve designs and resolve build issues.

Skills

Cross-team Liaison

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

ANSYS/FEA

CAD

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Structures Engineer to lead the mechanical hardware design and analysis for propulsion systems on Haven Station.

You will coordinate loads and interfaces between Propulsion and Structures, perform static and dynamic analyses, develop drawings, and guide hardware from design to build. This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in CAD/FEA; familiarity with NX/Teamcenter and NASA/ASME standards is a plus.