Mechanisms Engineer

Vast is looking for a Mechanisms Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Mechanisms, to support the development of space mechanisms.

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

Responsibilities:

Develop mechanisms from ideation to flight: design, analyze, build, test, and iteration. Some mechanisms include motorized assemblies, linkages, spring/damper systems, rotating hardware, and crew-operated assemblies

Own critical spacecraft hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their hardware

Interface with a world-class production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering

2+ years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Thriving in a team that emphasizes rapid prototyping, quick iteration, and a general bias towards action

Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle mechanisms and mechanical assemblies

Experience in NX/Teamcenter or other CAD packages (PTC Creo, CATIA) with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools, as well as a good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, riveting, bending, assembling, etc.

Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites)

Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems

Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, other engineers, managers, and support teams

Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

Additional Requirements:

Up to 10% travel to remote sites and vendors as needed

Pay Range: California

$112,340—$230,000 USD