Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted 14 days ago · $137,760.00 - $195,552.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Propulsion Engineer - Mechanical Design at Vast, you will be responsible for the mechanical hardware related to propulsion systems, including tubing assemblies and mounts. Your role involves coordinating between the Propulsion and Structures teams, performing structural analysis, and leading design efforts from conception through to build and acceptance. You will also work closely with fabricators to enhance designs and resolve manufacturing issues.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, physics, or math or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of propulsion systems
- Structural design and analysis of components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft
- Demonstrated failure analysis and root cause investigation skills
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Design work in recent versions of NX/Teamcenter
What you get
- 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
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support critical mission milestones
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range provided is for multiple levels, which may lead to variability in compensation based on experience
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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