Vast is looking for a
Mechanical Engineer I, Avionics, reporting to the
Senior Manager of Avionics Mechanical Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a
full-time,
exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities: - Design avionics enclosure and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments, with an emphasis on batteries and crew interfacing components.
- Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission critical avionics.
- Partner with the electrical engineering team to design rugged printed circuit board systems.
- Complete thermal and structural analyses of these designs.
- Support electronics development and trade studies, and create interface definition, specification, and control documents.
- Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection.
- Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data.
- Create assembly and/or installation drawings and support hardware builds.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelors of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline completed or expected by June 2026.
- 1+ years of project or internship experience with electronics packaging and/or critical electronic components in extreme environments.
- 1+ years of project or internship experience with 3D CAD programs.
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Masters of science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline completed or expected by June 2026
- Working experience with NX preferred.
- 1+ years of experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
- Experience with electronics packaging and/or critical electronic components in extreme environments.
- Thermal and structural analysis experience using ANSYS or similar.
- Familiarity with environmental testing similar to SMC-S-016, and/or MIL-STD-810.
Additional Requirements:- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Pay Range: California
$86,000-$122,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
