Hardware Development Engineer
Vast(26 days ago)
About this role
The Mechanical Engineer will support design, development, and integration of in-flight equipment and systems for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations such as Haven-1. The role combines mechanical and systems engineering with human-factors-driven product development, involving requirements definition, analysis, testing, and verification. This is a full-time, exempt position based in the Long Beach/Mojave location reporting to the Manager, Structures Design.
Required Skills
- Mechanical Design
- Packaging Layouts
- Requirements Definition
- Trade Studies
- Qualification Testing
- Test Fixtures
- CAD Modeling
- Engineering Drawings
- FEA Analysis
- Human Factors
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Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Related Engineering
About Vast
vastspace.comVast develops next-generation space stations designed to enable long-term living, research, manufacturing, and commercial activity in orbit. The company focuses on building highly capable, modular habitats and infrastructure to support sustained human presence and thriving off Earth. Vast positions its stations as commercial-grade platforms for governments, researchers, industry, and future space travelers, pioneering the next step toward scalable orbital communities.