Spacecraft Dynamics & Loads Lead

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast Space LLC in Long Beach seeks a Senior Manager of Dynamics to oversee the development and analysis of dynamic systems for next-generation space stations. The successful candidate will leverage technical expertise in spacecraft dynamics and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including equity, medical, dental, and generous paid time off. You will play a crucial role in advancing space exploration and supporting innovative hardware development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• Experience in loads and environments prediction for aerospace hardware.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or engineering management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Dynamics engineering team.
• Drive execution across the full product lifecycle.
• Develop system-level dynamic models for spacecraft design.

Skills

Spacecraft dynamics

Engineering management

Finite element methods

Structural dynamics fundamentals

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

FEMAP/NASTRAN

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Vast Space LLC in Long Beach seeks a Senior Manager of Dynamics to oversee the development and analysis of dynamic systems for next-generation space stations. The successful candidate will leverage technical expertise in spacecraft dynamics and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including equity, medical, dental, and generous paid time off. You will play a crucial role in advancing space exploration and supporting innovative hardware development.