Vast · 14 hours ago
Solar Arrays Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $175K/yrVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies. The Solar Arrays Engineer will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on the requirements and integration of solar arrays.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define requirements and trade architectures of solar arrays
Select and qualify materials and vendors for solar arrays
Develop and qualify processes for welding, adhesion, lamination of solar cells
Test and qualify designs to AIAA S112 standards
Interface with systems engineering, power electronics, structures, thermal, and mission assurance teams for end-to-end integration
Troubleshoot issues across the product lifecycle—from design through integration and testing
Participate in design reviews, drawing checks, and technical documentation for internal and NASA deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or related engineering discipline
Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of photovoltaics or similar composite structures
Preferred
Experience in the space industry, including developing, building, and testing solar arrays
Experience with space solar design and guidelines such as AIAA S111, S112
Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis and root cause investigation
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Design work in recent versions of NX, Teamcenter
Analysis work in recent versions of Ansys, FeMap/Nastran, Abaqus, Thermal Desktop
Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Familiarity with spacecraft specifications such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and NASA-STD-5019
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.
Founded in 2021
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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