Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted 14 days ago · $86,100- $122,220
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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
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of primary and secondary structures for Vast's space stations, focusing on understanding and applying static and dynamic loads, vibrations, and thermal considerations. The role involves developing manufacturing drawings, test plans, and leading trades with subsystems, while collaborating with fabricators and technicians to enhance designs and resolve issues throughout the development process.
- 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
- 2+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 2+ 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
- 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
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools beyond CAD and FEA software
- Role involves working with U.S. export-controlled information, requiring specific eligibility
- Vague on the exact nature of the projects beyond the general description of space stations
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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