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Director, Fluid Systems Analysis

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

The Director of Fluid Systems Analysis at Vast will lead a team of analysts focused on the design and analysis of propulsion and thermal systems for artificial-gravity space stations. Responsibilities include setting analysis standards, creating FEA models, collaborating with various engineering teams, and overseeing fluid behavior modeling. The role also involves mentoring engineers, integrating simulation results with test data, and presenting findings for NASA certification processes.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
  • 8+ years of relevant aerospace design and analysis experience
  • 2+ years of experience overseeing/managing a technical engineering or analysis team
  • Strong expertise in structural analysis, including FEA modeling, stress analysis, and load case development
  • Experience with thermo fluid analysis tools (CFD, 1-D system modeling, etc.)
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturability principles

Nice to have

  • M.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering
  • Experience in human spaceflight hardware design and analysis
  • Expertise in multiphase fluid dynamics, propellant management, and slosh modeling under low-gravity conditions
  • Experience with thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture analysis, and spectrum loading fatigue analysis
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure gas systems, transient fluid dynamics and heat exchangers

What you get

  • Base salary varies based on experience and skills
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No remote work mentioned; position is based in Long Beach, California
  • Salary range provided, but compensation is based on experience and skills
  • Requires U.S. export control compliance, limiting applicant eligibility

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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