Senior Solar Array Design Engineer, Haven-2
Senior Solar Array Design Engineer, Haven-2
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$ 160000 - 205000
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Job Description
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Senior Solar Array Design Engineer reporting to the VP Haven-2 Engineering to design and develop key solar power systems for Haven-2 as part of the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) proposal.
This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Act as responsible engineer for key solar power designs for Haven-2 the successor to ISS
- Act as a primary solar power stakeholder in early trade and architecture discussions for the design of Haven-2
- Perform thermal structural and electrical analyses of array components and assemblies.
- Collaborate with key suppliers on cell procurement panel assembly and array deployment mechanisms.
- Work closely with power electronics structures thermal and mission systems teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Work with fabricators and technicians to improve designs develop processes and resolve issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
- 5 years experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
- Experience working with design manufacture and verification of electromechanical systems photovoltaics and composite structures
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the space industry including developing building and testing deployable solar arrays.
- Experience with space mechanism design and aerospace guidelines such as GSFC-STD-7000A (GEVS) AIAA SNASA-STD-5017 MMPDS etc.
- 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 Thermal Desktop
- Experience with GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5)
- Familiarity with spacecraft specifications such as SMC-S-016 NASA-STD-5001 and NASA-STD-5019
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay Range (Recruiting will help fill this portion)
- Senior Solar Array Design Engineer: $135000 - $175000
- Staff Solar Array DesignEngineer: $160000 - $205000
Salary Range: California
$135000 - $175000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
