Space Station Propulsion Structures Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Meals on site

Paid time off

Job summary

Vast is building next-generation space stations and space infrastructure from its Long Beach, CA location. The Propulsion Structures Engineer will interface with Propulsion and Structures teams to drive design and analysis of mechanical hardware for human-rated space systems.

The position requires a mechanical/engineering degree and 4+ years in CAD/FEA with experience in propulsion components; NX/Teamcenter and Ansys/Nastran/Abaqus are preferred. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

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

Mechanical design

Education

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

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Ansys/Femap/Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Vast is building next-generation space stations and space infrastructure from its Long Beach, CA location. The Propulsion Structures Engineer will interface with Propulsion and Structures teams to drive design and analysis of mechanical hardware for human-rated space systems.

The position requires a mechanical/engineering degree and 4+ years in CAD/FEA with experience in propulsion components; NX/Teamcenter and Ansys/Nastran/Abaqus are preferred. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.