Mechanical Engineering, Avionics

Vast•Long Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Avionics, to develop systems for human-rated space stations. The role designs, builds, analyzes, tests, and integrates avionics hardware, including enclosures, mounting solutions, rugged printed circuit board assemblies, batteries, and crew-interfacing components. The position works closely with electrical engineers, technicians, and fabricators and contributes to hardware from initial design through installation and product lifecycle management. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California. The role may be calibrated at Mechanical Engineer Level I, Mechanical Engineer Level II, or Senior Mechanical Engineer Level III according to the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated capability. Employees hired into the role will have access to items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by the cited regulation or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
At least 2 years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA software packages.
Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineer II level: 2–4+ years of experience.
Senior Mechanical Engineer level: 4–6+ years of experience.
Experience designing 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.

Responsibilities

Design avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for reliability in harsh environments, including solutions for batteries and crew-interfacing components.
Partner with electrical engineers 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 guide design decisions.
Lead trade studies and own hardware interface definition, specifications, and interface control documents.
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 test 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.

Benefits

Company equity for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including vacation; exempt staff may receive 20+ days of vacation and non-exempt staff may receive 10+ days, 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.
Other discounts and perks.
Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.