Mechanical Engineer I, Thermal Control Systems
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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 Mechanical Engineer I for Thermal Control Systems at Vast will be responsible for designing and developing thermal control systems and components for artificial-gravity space stations. This role involves hands-on work with hardware, performing systems engineering tasks, leading design reviews, and ensuring manufacturability and reliability of designs. The engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage project timelines from design through to production and launch.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar field, completed or expected by June 2026
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA
- Experience working with fluid systems or components
- 1+ years of academic and/or internship experience working hands-on with hardware performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Nice to have
- Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and design of experiment creation
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
- Experience with rotating machinery
- Experienced in NX
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 beyond the range
- Role involves working evenings and weekends to meet critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted is required
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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