Vast Space-posted 12 days ago
Full-time • Senior
Onsite • Long Beach, CA
501-1,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Senior Studio Engineer, reporting to the Manager of Industrial Design, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. As a Studio Engineer on the Industrial Design team, you will have a unique opportunity to build out the environment that humans in our space station will regularly interact with: displays and controls, cabins, lighting, mobility aids, and more. You will partner with cross-functional teams like structures, avionics, ECLSS, integration, and manufacturing to ensure high-quality human habitation systems are designed and built. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

  • Translate industrial design concepts into feasible, manufacturable CAD models using NX and related tools.
  • Partner closely with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and program managers to align design intent with engineering feasibility and timelines.
  • Create and iterate designs: CAD, physical mockups, build fabrication, and testing.
  • Research and propose appropriate materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, composite layup, metal forming, additive manufacturing).
  • Create and evaluate physical prototypes, mockups, and proof-of-concept models to validate design and engineering solutions.
  • Work with external vendors and prototype suppliers to ensure accurate execution of design intent and adherence to specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and validation testing to ensure parts meet performance and reliability targets.
  • Track and align studio engineering deliverables with program schedules, key design gates, and development milestones.
  • Support rapid iteration cycles between design and engineering to resolve feasibility, packaging, and functional challenges.
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience with CAD packages such as NX
  • 5+ years' experience collaborating with design professions
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to synthesize inputs across teams (industrial design, human factors, structural, safety, manufacturing).
  • Comfort working in ambiguity; ability to move fast, take ownership, and deliver under tight schedule constraints.
  • Background in aerospace, automotive or consumer product environments.
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling and surfacing.
  • Experience translating and managing data across multiple CAD platforms (e.g., NX, Rhino and SolidWorks).
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with Industrial Design teams to balance aesthetic intent with engineering feasibility.
  • Hands-on experience with physical prototyping, mockups, and model validation.
  • Strong understanding of material properties, finishes, and behaviors-including metals, plastics, and composites.
  • Familiarity with mechanical design principles, structural testing, and design validation methods.
  • Knowledge of standard forming and fabrication processes, such as injection molding, sheet metal forming, casting, machining, and additive manufacturing.
  • Ability to optimize components for manufacturability, cost, and mass efficiency.
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • One Medical membership
  • ClassPass credits
  • personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
  • other discounts and perks
  • snacks, drip coffee, 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
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