Mechanical Engineering, Avionics
Long Beach · 2-4 years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 12, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2-4 years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Long Beach
About the role
- Vast is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Avionics, to help develop the systems behind human-rated space stations.
- You will use your engineering knowledge and creativity to design, build, and test novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology.
Responsibilities
- Own the design of avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for high reliability in harsh environments, including batteries and crew-interfacing components.
- Partner with the electrical engineering team to design and package rugged printed circuit board assemblies, and influence board layout for thermal, structural, and mounting needs.
- Perform thermal and structural analyses, and use the results to drive design decisions.
- Lead trade studies, and own interface definition, specification, and interface control documents for your hardware.
- Design integration brackets and own the installation approach for avionics components on the space station.
- Create and release engineering drawings, and manage product configuration throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop test plans, lead testing and qualification of flight hardware, and review and interpret results.
- Own requirements verification through test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration.
- Lead hardware builds from assembly through installation, working with technicians and fabricators to resolve issues and improve designs.
Requirements
- B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD and FEA software packages.
- Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Preferred qualifications
- Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
- Experience with design work in recent versions of NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis using Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.
- Experience implementing and analyzing GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, including failure analysis and root cause investigation.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with spacecraft specifications and environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, and MIL-STD-810.
Benefits
- Company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off (up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff)
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- Free snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch
Skills
- 3D CAD
- FEA
- GD&T
- NX
- Teamcenter
- Ansys
- Femap/Nastran
- Abaqus
