Thermal Control Systems Engineer – Space Station

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 112,340 - 159,468; 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 in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Thermal Control Systems Mechanical Engineer to support the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This full-time role requires strong hardware experience and fluid systems knowledge.

The engineer will own the design of thermal control systems, ensure manufacturability, and perform critical analyses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and significant hands-on experience.

Extensive benefits include medical coverage, generous paid time off, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Experience with fluid systems or components.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of thermal control systems for the space station.
• Perform systems engineering tasks and fluid analyses.
• Lead design reviews internally and externally.

Skills

Fluid systems experience

Hands-on hardware experience

Proactive problem-solving

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

NX

Structural analysis methods

Manufacturing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

FEMAP

ANSYS

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Thermal Control Systems Mechanical Engineer to support the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This full-time role requires strong hardware experience and fluid systems knowledge.

The engineer will own the design of thermal control systems, ensure manufacturability, and perform critical analyses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and significant hands-on experience.

Extensive benefits include medical coverage, generous paid time off, and stock options.