Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
135800 - 176400 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is a commercial space station developer building artificial gravity space stations for long-term space missions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control System to support the design and construction of their space stations, ensuring safe and reliable systems. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Long Beach, California.
Requirements
- Own design, development, and operation of thermal control systems.
- Implement manufacturing processes and testing in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure all designs are manufacturable and reliable.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- 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, and cold drinks
- Subsidized lunch
