Mechanical Engineer II, Life Support Systems
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $112,300 - $159,460
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 100 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 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 II for Life Support Systems at Vast will be responsible for designing and developing environmental and thermal control systems for the company's artificial-gravity space station. This role involves managing project timelines from design through production and launch, performing systems engineering tasks, and leading design reviews with various stakeholders. The engineer will ensure that designs are manufacturable and reliable, while also collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 an engineering or science discipline
- 2+ years of experience working with fluid or environmental control systems or components
- 3+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Nice to have
- Master's degree in an engineering discipline
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and design of experiment creation
- Experience with rotating machinery
- Experience with soft goods
- 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 mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role
- The position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws, limiting applicant eligibility to U.S. persons
- The role is located in Long Beach, California, which may impact relocation considerations
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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