Mechanical Engineering, Avionics

Vast is looking for Mechanical Engineer, Avionics, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You'll use your engineering knowledge and creativity to design, build, and test novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach, CA location.

Responsibilities:

Own the design of avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments, including batteries and crew-interfacing components.

Partner with the electrical engineering team to design and package rugged printed circuit board assemblies, and influence board layout for thermal, structural, and mounting needs.

Perform thermal and structural analyses, and use the results to drive design decisions.

Lead trade studies, and own interface definition, specification, and interface control documents for your hardware.

Design integration brackets and own the installation approach for avionics components on the space station.

Create and release engineering drawings, and manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle.

Develop test plans, lead testing and qualification of flight hardware, and review and interpret results.

Own requirements verification through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration.

Lead hardware builds from assembly through installation, working with technicians and fabricators to resolve issues and improve designs.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.

2-4+ years of experience for Mechanical Engineer II

4-6+ years of experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer

Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA software packages.

Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.

Experience with design work in recent versions of NX and Teamcenter.

Experience with thermal and structural analysis using Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.

Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.

Proactive problem-solving skills, including failure analysis and root cause investigation.

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with spacecraft specifications and environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and MIL-STD-810.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Ranges:

Mechanical Engineer/ Level I: $86,100.00 - $122,220.00

Mechanical Engineer/ Level II: $112,340.00 - $159,468.00

Senior Mechanical Engineer/ Level III: $137,760.00 - $195,552.00