Thermal Systems Engineer - New Grad (Space Station)

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Meal perks

Onsite barista

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems (New Grad) in Long Beach, CA. You will design, analyze, and test thermal control components for our space-station hardware, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integration and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, manufacturability, and adherence to aerospace standards, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge space infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software through coursework, student project teams, or internships.
• Understanding of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal control system components for our artificial-gravity space station, such as heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, and heat pipes, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform thermal and fluid analyses to size components and check that designs meet requirements.
• Contribute to design trades and support systems engineering tasks such as tracking requirements and interfaces.
• Help plan and run development tests, collect and interpret data, and use the results to improve designs and manufacturing processes.
• Work with avionics, software, and mission operations teams to make sure your components integrate with the rest of the station.
• Work hands-on with technicians and suppliers to build, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
• Design with manufacturability and reliability in mind.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA familiarity

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Hands-on testing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Engineering teamwork

Curiosity

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Ansys

Femap/Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems (New Grad) in Long Beach, CA. You will design, analyze, and test thermal control components for our space-station hardware, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integration and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, manufacturability, and adherence to aerospace standards, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge space infrastructure projects.