Space Station Structural Reliability Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 162,360 - 265,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Exceptional food perks

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach is seeking a Structures Design Reliability Engineer to guide the design and validation of Haven-1, the world’s first commercial human-rated space station. This full-time position involves technical leadership ensuring engineering rigor and compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on reliability engineering for space systems. Applicants will be part of a groundbreaking team revolutionizing the future of space.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related professional work experience in responsible engineering, design ownership, or reliability-focused development.
• Experience with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission/safety-critical systems.
• Strong scripting skills and familiarity with visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide design of structures on a large-scale space station.
• Own the design process ensuring comprehensive reviews.
• Drive technical trades for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Integration

Reliability Engineering

Data Analysis (Python, MATLAB, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach is seeking a Structures Design Reliability Engineer to guide the design and validation of Haven-1, the world’s first commercial human-rated space station. This full-time position involves technical leadership ensuring engineering rigor and compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on reliability engineering for space systems. Applicants will be part of a groundbreaking team revolutionizing the future of space.