Mechanical Design Engineer at Vast in Long Beach, CA

Summary: Vast is a company focused on developing next-generation space stations to support human presence in space and advance microgravity research. They are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, working on a range of components and responsibilities within the Structures and Dynamics team. Responsibilities: - Designing vehicle structures from conceptual phase through product release and manufacture release and manufacture - Define and manage interfaces between vehicle subsystems - Develop design process improvement via simplification or automation - Provide technical assistance to integration and testing activities Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant CAD/Design experience or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: - Aerospace or automotive design experience - Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills - Ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers - Experience designing and managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings - Demonstrated development and configuration management experience on technically complex hardware products - Knowledge of mechanical engineering design, analysis, and manufacturing - Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41 - Experience with Siemens NX Required Skills: Mechanical engineering design, CAD experience, Aerospace design experience Important Skills: Siemens NX, ASME standards knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Multi-tasking skills 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