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Senior Manager, Propulsion 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 Senior Manager, Propulsion Analysis at Vast will lead a team focused on propulsion and thermal analysis for the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Responsibilities include managing team performance, creating structural analysis models, overseeing fluid and thermal analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure analysis informs design decisions. The role also involves presenting technical findings and contributing to 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

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

  • 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 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 and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for specific experience levels, only a range provided
  • Role involves significant leadership and management responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates
  • Position requires U.S. export control compliance, limiting eligibility for non-U.S. persons

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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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