Vast
Mechanical Engineering, Avionics (New Grad)
$86K–$122K
Long Beach, California, United States · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- Coursework, project, or internship experience; no specific number of years stated.
- Education
- B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests mechanical hardware for avionics systems on human-rated space stations.
What you'll do
- Design avionics enclosures, mounts, and brackets; package printed circuit board assemblies with electrical engineers.
- Perform thermal and structural analyses, maintain engineering drawings and documentation, and contribute to trade studies and specifications.
- Plan and support hardware tests and qualification, verify requirements, and work with technicians to assemble and install hardware.
What they ask for
- B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Coursework, project, or internship experience designing and developing mechanical components or systems.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA software through coursework, student project teams, or internships.
- Understanding of GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5).
Nice to have
- Hands-on engineering team participation or hardware design/build/test experience; a portfolio of designs taken from concept through build or test.
- Familiarity with NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus, or similar tools; awareness of aerospace design and environmental test standards.
Pay
$86,100.00 - $122,220.00 (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, FEA, ASME Y14.5, NX, Teamcenter, Ansys, Femap/Nastran, Abaqus
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