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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Vast is building artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations to enable long-term stays in space. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures to lead design and analysis of primary and secondary station structures, collaborate with fabricators and technicians, and drive designs from concept through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.

Skills

  • Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools for structural design and analysis
  • Experience producing manufacturing drawings and implementing GD&T
  • Ability to assess static and dynamic loads, vibration, and thermal impacts
  • Experience developing test plans and supporting hardware testing
  • Strong collaboration with fabricators and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Knowledge of structural materials and manufacturability considerations

Responsibilities

  • Own design of primary and secondary structures for a large-scale space station
  • Develop and apply understanding of static/dynamic loads, vibrations, thermal and environmental factors to inform designs
  • Perform mechanical design and structural analysis; create manufacturing drawings and test plans
  • Lead trade studies and manage interfaces with subsystems
  • Collaborate with fabricators and technicians to refine designs, develop manufacturing processes, and resolve build issues
  • Follow hardware through the full lifecycle from concept, analysis, manufacturing, test, to delivery

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Benefits

  • Base salary plus company equity
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off (exempt) and up to 10 days vacation (non-exempt)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • One Medical membership and ClassPass credits
  • Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
  • Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals; subsidized lunch
  • Other employee discounts and perks
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Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2025
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