Dynamics Engineer at Vast in Long Beach, CA

Summary: Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Dynamics Engineer will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on load and environment predictions during various operational phases. Responsibilities: - Derive internal load and environment requirements from system level requirements - Assist product groups with vibration and shock requirement tailoring and test verification - Assess vendor hardware capabilities against in-house predictions - Develop post-processing tools for dynamic analyses and tests - Build, maintain, and correlate prediction models based on gathered test data Required Qualifications: - Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering - 1+ years of professional experience in loads and environment prediction - Ability to travel occasionally for out-of-house testing Preferred Qualifications: - Spacecraft and/or payload background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, and operations - Hands-on test experience in vibration labs - Familiar with Femap/NASTRAN - Ability to explain structural dynamic concepts to other engineering functions - Working understanding of a design load cycle and how it relates to analysis and test - Knowledge of spacecraft launch load environments and industry standard documents (SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000A, MIL-STD-810G, etc.) Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Frequency Domain Analysis Important Skills: Vibration Testing, Femap/NASTRAN, Dynamic Analysis, Spacecraft Lifecycle Nice-to-Have Skills: Structural Dynamics, Test Planning, High-speed Data Processing Benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, Paid parental leave, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, Other discounts and perks, Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees