New Graduate Engineer / Emerging Talent Engineer - Mechanical/Aerospace
New Graduate Engineer / Emerging Talent Engineer - Mechanical/Aerospace
VAST
Long Beach, CA
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As a New Graduate Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. If you are a recent graduate with a strong academic background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and you're eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, we invite you to explore the possibilities with us.
Responsibilities vary slightly from team to team. Opportunities available in Long Beach, CA (Headquarters), Mojave, CA (Test Site) and Hawthorne, CA.
Responsibilities
- Apply your prior knowledge to real world applications in the space industry
- Work collaboratively with a talented team of experienced and diverse engineers
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for 3D modeling and simulation
- 6+ months of prior internship experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic startup environment
- Engineering problem solving capabilities
- Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
- Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit
- Structures and Mechanisms
- ECLSS (Environmental Control and Life Support Systems)
- Human Systems
- Manufacturing
- Thermal
- Hardware Development
- Propulsion
- Propulsion Testing
- Additive Manufacturing
- Ability to be on site daily at our HQ in Long Beach, Hawthorne or Mojave
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed
$90,000—$108,000 USD
Compensation And Benefits
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
- 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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