Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Control Systems (New Grad)

Long Beach, CAfull timeOn Site

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$86k–$122k

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Vast Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems (New Grad) at Vast to design and develop thermal control components for artificial-gravity space stations. Perform analyses, support systems engineering, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test hardware.

Responsibilities

Design and develop thermal control system components for our artificial-gravity space station, such as heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, and heat pipes, with guidance from senior engineers.
Perform thermal and fluid analyses to size components and check that designs meet requirements.
Contribute to design trades and support systems engineering tasks such as tracking requirements and interfaces.
Help plan and run development tests, collect and interpret data, and use the results to improve designs and manufacturing processes.
Work with avionics, software, and mission operations teams to make sure your components integrate with the rest of the station.
Work hands-on with technicians and suppliers to build, test, and troubleshoot hardware.
Design with manufacturability and reliability in mind.

Qualification

CourseworkFamiliarity with CAD toolsA curious

Required

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software through coursework, student project teams, or internships.
Understanding of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).

Preferred

Participation in hands-on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, or robotics.
A portfolio or examples of designs you've taken from concept through build or test.
Coursework, project, or internship experience designing structures or components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft.
Familiarity with CAD tools, ideally NX, and exposure to PLM tools such as Teamcenter.
Exposure to thermal or structural analysis using Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools.
Working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).
A curious, hands-on approach to problem solving, including interest in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Hands-on experience building or testing hardware, whether through internships, co-ops, machine shops, or student project teams.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

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