Vast · 2 days ago
Senior Design Engineer
Vast is focused on contributing to a future where humans can thrive in space through the development of artificial gravity space stations. The Senior Design Engineer will support the design and build of these systems, ensuring the successful execution of projects from conceptualization to product release.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Designing vehicle structures from conceptual phase through product release and manufacture release and manufacture
Define and manage interfaces between vehicle subsystems
Develop design process improvement via simplification or automation
Provide technical assistance to integration and testing activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant CAD/Design experience or equivalent
Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41
Experience with Siemens NX
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Aerospace or automotive design experience
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills
Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Experience designing and managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings
Demonstrated development and configuration management experience on technically complex hardware products
Knowledge of mechanical engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing
Benefits
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
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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