Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
135800 - 176400 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a 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.
Job Description
Vast is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems to support the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with fluid systems and components, and be able to lead design reviews and work with interdisciplinary stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
- 4+ years of experience working with fluid systems or components
- Experience with rotating machinery
- Experience with structural analysis methods (hand calcs, FEMAP, ANSYS) in order to optimize hardware to strength requirements as well as to evaluate for life and fracture
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, brazing, tube bending, etc.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous 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