Senior Manager, Propulsion Design

Vast

Long Beach, United States
Base: $159,100—$205,800 usd; bonus/equity: compyny...
On-site
Fea modeling of propulsion components
Multiphase fluid behavior modeling
High-pressure gas system analysis
Vast is seeking a Senior Manager of Propulsion Design to lead a multidisciplinary analysis team focused on structural, fluid, and thermal modeling for space station systems. The role involves team management, setting technical standards, and ensuring that analyses inform design and certification processes. This position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous paid time off

Job Summary

  • Lead and grow a multidisciplinary analysis team focusing on structural, fluid, and thermal modeling for space station system performance.
  • Manage a team of analysts, set technical standards, and ensure simulations inform design decisions and certification.
  • The compensation package includes base salary, company equity, comprehensive benefits, and food perks.

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Vast is seeking a Senior Manager of Propulsion Design to lead a multidisciplinary analysis team focused on structural, fluid, and thermal modeling for space station systems. The role involves team management, setting technical standards, and ensuring that analyses inform design and certification processes. This position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous paid time off.

Salary

Base: $159,100—$205,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: company equity; Benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k), ClassPass credits, mental healthcare, and other discounts and perks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • FEA modeling of propulsion components
  • Multiphase fluid behavior modeling
  • High-pressure gas system analysis
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Lead analysis team

Nice-to-have

  • Human spaceflight hardware experience
  • Low-gravity fluid dynamics expertise
  • Rocket engine combustion devices experience

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering
  • 8+ years of aerospace design and analysis experience
  • 2+ years of experience overseeing technical engineering teams
  • Strong expertise in structural analysis
  • Experience with thermo fluid analysis tools
  • Knowledge of mechanical design and manufacturing processes

Work Rights

Must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

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