2026 Fall Internship - Manufacturing
About The Position
Vast offers an advanced internship program with hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. You will play a crucial role in the development and build of the systems that will be required for the operation of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Our interns are mentored by industry experts to solve challenging real-world engineering problems across our hiring teams. This is a 12 week internship at our office in Long Beach, CA. Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s area of expertise. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the the following engineering disciplines: Tooling
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other related engineering discipline.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA.
Nice To Haves
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for 3D modeling and simulation
- Attention to detail
- Strong engineering problem solving capabilities
- Basic knowledge of engineering and equipment
- Working knowledge of analysis tools
- Ability to collaborate across different teams
- Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit
Responsibilities
- Play a crucial role in the development and build of systems required for the operation of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
- Solve challenging real-world engineering problems.
- Design and build space hardware and software.
Benefits
- Medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Dental coverage for employees and dependents
- 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)
- Ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Other discounts and perks
- Free snacks
- Free drip coffee & onsite barista
- Free cold drinks
- Free dinner meals
- Subsidized lunch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
