Avionics Senior Mechanical Engineer Verified today
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using a hardware-rich, low-cost approach. Haven Demo became the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft in 2025. Haven-1 is expected to launch in 2027 as the world's first commercial space station.
We are seeking an Avionics Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and build of human-rated space stations. You will report to the Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering, Avionics, in our Long Beach headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Design avionics enclosure and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments.
- Participate in the entire design cycle of flight and mission-critical avionics.
- Support electronics development, trade studies, and create interface definition and specification documents.
- Work with the electrical engineering team to design rugged printed circuit board systems.
- Complete thermal and structural analyses of avionics designs.
- Create engineering drawings and manage product configuration through the lifecycle.
- Validate requirements through design, test, analysis, or inspection.
- Plan and conduct tests, review and interpret data.
- Review test plans and manage testing and qualification of products.
- Design and support integration brackets of avionics components into the space station.
- Function in a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic design environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors of science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
- 5 or more years of experience with electronics packaging and/or critical electronic components in extreme environments.
- Working experience with 3D CAD programs.
- Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Masters of science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
- Working experience with NX.
- Experience designing ruggedized electronics enclosures or similar high-performance hardware.
- Familiarity with environmental testing similar to SMC-S-016 and/or MIL-STD-810.
- Familiarity with circuit card design per IPC-A-610 and/or J standards.
- Thermal and structural analysis experience using ANSYS or similar.
- Experience with electrical schematic reviews and schematic capture software (Altium or similar).
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Compensation
Pay range: $137,760 to $265,392 USD, depending on level and experience. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer III: $137,760-$195,552. Staff Mechanical Design Engineer IV: $186,960-$265,392.
Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off (20+ days vacation for exempt staff); paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; 401(k) plan; mental health support; and onsite meals and snacks.
Employment Details
Full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or asylees and refugees with approved status.