Senior Thermal Control Systems Engineer – Space Station

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 195,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare

Job summary

Vast Space LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Thermal Control Systems. This full-time position is located in Long Beach, California, where you will be responsible for designing and developing critical thermal control systems for human-rated space stations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of hands-on hardware experience. This role demands a proactive approach in problem-solving and collaboration within integrated engineering teams.

Compensation is competitive, with a pay range of $137,760 - $195,552 and an extensive benefits package, including full medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing.
• Experience with fluid systems or components.
• Ability to perform trade studies using first principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of thermal control systems for the space station.
• Perform systems engineering tasks and fluid analyses.
• Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders for integration.

Skills

Fluid systems experience

Hands-on hardware experience

Problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

Vast Space LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Thermal Control Systems. This full-time position is located in Long Beach, California, where you will be responsible for designing and developing critical thermal control systems for human-rated space stations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of hands-on hardware experience. This role demands a proactive approach in problem-solving and collaboration within integrated engineering teams.

Compensation is competitive, with a pay range of $137,760 - $195,552 and an extensive benefits package, including full medical coverage and generous paid time off.