Senior Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $137,760- $195,552
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 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
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Structures at Vast, you will be responsible for designing primary and secondary structures for large-scale space stations. Your role involves understanding and analyzing various loads and environmental factors to inform design decisions, creating manufacturing drawings, and collaborating with fabricators to enhance designs and resolve issues throughout the development process.
- 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 mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, physics, or math
- 4+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems
Nice to have
- Design of structures and components for a high-performance vehicle or spacecraft
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Design work in recent versions of NX/ Teamcenter
- Analysis work in recent versions of Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus
What you get
- 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
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves working with complex systems in a rapidly evolving industry
- Salary range provided, but compensation is based on experience and capability
- Access to export-controlled information requires U.S. person status
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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