Vast

space stations

MechanicalEngineer,ThermalControlSystemsII

Long Beach, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems II at Vast. Skills: Thermal Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Development. Own the design and development of thermal control system and components for our artificial-gravity space station, from initial design trades to fully functional and validated system. Iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment”

Industry & Context.

space stations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline, Experience working with fluid systems or components, 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing

What You'll Do.

Own the design and development of thermal control system and components for our artificial-gravity space station

from initial design trades to fully functional and validated system

Iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment

Own the project delivery timeline from early design through production

Perform systems engineering tasks and fluid analyses

Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders to ensure the component will integrate with the necessary avionics

and mission operations systems

Make sure that all designs are manufacturable and reliable

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with interdisciplinary stakeholders; Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

Process & Methodology

Own the project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and orbit insertion

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