Mechanical Engineer II, Thermal Control Systems Verified today
About the role
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. We are looking for a Thermal Control Systems Mechanical Engineer to support the development of systems required for our artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will report to the Manager, Thermal Control Hardware.
What you will do
- Own the design and development of thermal control system and components for our artificial-gravity space station, from initial design trades to fully functional and validated system
- Work with thermal components including heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, and heat pipes
- Iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
- Own the project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and orbit insertion
- Perform systems engineering tasks and fluid analyses
- Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
- Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure integration with avionics, software, and mission operations systems
- Ensure all designs are manufacturable and reliable
What we need
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
- Experience working with fluid systems or components
- 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Preferred skills and experience:
- Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and design of experiment creation
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
- Experience with rotating machinery
- Proficiency in NX
- Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience with structural analysis methods (hand calcs, FEMAP, ANSYS)
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques including machining, welding, brazing, and tube bending
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time, exempt
Location: Long Beach, California
Compensation: $112,340 to $159,468 USD annually, based on experience and demonstrated capability
Additional information
Full-time employees receive company equity and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off (20+ days vacation for exempt staff, with ability to cash out unused vacation); paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; free snacks, coffee, and dinner; and subsidized lunch.
You 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 such status granted. This position involves access to items and information subject to U.S. export controls.