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Senior Design Engineer

Vast is pioneering the development of artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human habitation in space. They are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to contribute to the design and build of human-rated space stations, working closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team at their Long Beach location.

Skills

  • Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41 standards
  • Proficiency in CAD design with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to design and manage large CAD assemblies and associated drawings

Responsibilities

  • Design vehicle structures from conceptual phase through product release and manufacture
  • Define and manage interfaces between vehicle subsystems
  • Develop design process improvements via simplification or automation
  • Provide technical assistance to integration and testing activities

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off and vacation allowance
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • One Medical membership and ClassPass credits
  • Personalized mental healthcare via Spring Health
  • Free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch
  • Company equity
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$84,200/yr - $176,400/yr
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Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
July 12, 2025
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