Space Station Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Equity

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Lunch program

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design in Long Beach to drive the design and analysis of propulsion hardware for human-rated space stations. You will coordinate with Structures to align loads and interfaces, and deliver manufacturing drawings, test plans and operations concepts through build and acceptance.

The role requires 4+ years in CAD/FEA and propulsion or related mechanical design, with experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering.
• 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

Propulsion knowledge

Structural analysis

Failure analysis

Manufacturing experience

ASME Y14.5

Spacecraft design

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ aerospace/ civil engineering, physics, or math

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Ansys/Femap/Nastran/Abaqus

Job description

Vast is seeking a Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design in Long Beach to drive the design and analysis of propulsion hardware for human-rated space stations. You will coordinate with Structures to align loads and interfaces, and deliver manufacturing drawings, test plans and operations concepts through build and acceptance.

The role requires 4+ years in CAD/FEA and propulsion or related mechanical design, with experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.