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Mechanical Engineer I, Avionics, Haven

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

As a Mechanical Engineer I in Avionics at Vast, you will be involved in designing avionics enclosures and mounting solutions for space applications, particularly focusing on reliability in harsh environments. Your role includes participating in the design cycle of critical avionics systems, collaborating with electrical engineers on printed circuit board designs, conducting thermal and structural analyses, and supporting testing and documentation efforts.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelors of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline completed or expected by June 2026
  • 1+ years of project or internship experience with electronics packaging and/or critical electronic components in extreme environments
  • 1+ years of project or internship experience with 3D CAD programs

Nice to have

  • Masters of science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline completed or expected by June 2026
  • Working experience with NX preferred
  • 1+ years of experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience with electronics packaging and/or critical electronic components in extreme environments
  • Thermal and structural analysis experience using ANSYS or similar

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • 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 specific salary listed, only a range provided
  • Role requires willingness to work evenings and/or weekends
  • Access to U.S. export-controlled information may limit eligibility for some candidates

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

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

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