Space Station Components Engineer – Fluid & Mechanisms

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, vision

Onsite meals and snacks

Vacation cash-out options

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Components Engineer to design, analyze, build and test space mechanisms for Haven Station modules. This role is based in Long Beach and is full-time exempt, requiring collaboration with production and engineers. You will own propulsion hardware and support systems through testing and integration.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/aerospace background with 2+ years in mechanisms or fluid systems, and proficiency in NX/Creo/CATIA/FEMAP/ANSYS. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering.
• 2+ years designing, building, or testing mechanisms or fluid systems.
• Experience with CAD tools and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test fluid components and electro-mechanical hardware for spacecraft.
• Own critical propulsion hardware and ensure proper translation to flight hardware.
• Collaborate with production teams to realize designs in hardware.

Skills

Fluid components understanding

Propulsion systems knowledge

First principles trade studies

Collaborative teamwork

Materials and aerospace knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering

2+ years design/build/test of mechanisms or fluids

Tools

NX 8.5

PTC Creo

CATIA

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Vast is seeking a Components Engineer to design, analyze, build and test space mechanisms for Haven Station modules. This role is based in Long Beach and is full-time exempt, requiring collaboration with production and engineers. You will own propulsion hardware and support systems through testing and integration.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/aerospace background with 2+ years in mechanisms or fluid systems, and proficiency in NX/Creo/CATIA/FEMAP/ANSYS. Travel up to 10% may be required.