Mechanical Engineer, Structures

VAST
Long Beach, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.

Requirements

  • Own design of primary and secondary structures on a large scale space station.
  • Develop understanding of static and dynamic loads, vibrations, thermal and other environmental considerations to drive design decisions.
  • Perform mechanical design and analysis, develop manufacturing drawings, test plans, concept of operations, and follow hardware through the entire process.
  • Lead trades and own interfaces with sub systems.
  • Work with fabricators and technicians to improve designs, develop processes, and resolve issues

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • One Medical membership
  • ClassPass credits
  • Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
  • Other discounts and perks
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