Vast Mechanisms Engineer at Vast to develop space mechanisms from ideation to flight including design, analysis, build, test, and iteration. Own critical spacecraft hardware and interface with production teams to translate designs into spacecraft.
Responsibilities
Develop mechanisms from ideation to flight: design, analyze, build, test, and iteration. Some mechanisms include motorized assemblies, linkages, spring/damper systems, rotating hardware, and crew-operated assemblies
Own critical spacecraft hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their hardware
Interface with a world-class production team to ensure successful translation of designs into spacecraft
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in mechanical2+ years of experience in the design
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering
2+ years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems
Preferred
Thriving in a team that emphasizes rapid prototyping, quick iteration, and a general bias towards action
Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle mechanisms and mechanical assemblies
Experience in NX/Teamcenter or other CAD packages (PTC Creo, CATIA) with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools, as well as a good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation
Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, riveting, bending, assembling, etc
Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites)
Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information
