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Senior Manager, Propulsion Design

Vast is pioneering the development of artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human habitation in space. They seek a Senior Manager of Propulsion Design with strong aerospace propulsion expertise to lead design and analysis efforts for Haven-1, the world’s first commercial space station.

Skills

  • Strong thermo-mechanical design skills
  • Experience with manufacturing processes including welding, brazing, and additive manufacturing
  • Proficiency in GD&T and CAD modeling
  • Data analysis and test correlation expertise
  • Root cause and corrective action problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Define and improve propulsion system analysis processes, including evaluating modeling approaches and test-to-analysis correlations
  • Guide component and system designs using thermo-mechanical engineering, materials processing, and manufacturing expertise
  • Apply GD&T, CAD modeling practices, and Design for Manufacturability principles to product and process design
  • Collaborate with testing teams to streamline data analysis and validate propulsion models and designs
  • Use root cause analysis and corrective action tools to resolve propulsion system and component issues

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Flexible paid time off and vacation days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • One Medical membership
  • ClassPass credits
  • Personalized mental health care through Spring Health
  • Food perks including snacks, coffee, cold drinks, subsidized lunch, and free dinner meals
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July 18, 2025
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