# Mechanisms Engineer at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4712934006?gh_jid=4712934006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-mechanisms-engineer/

## About the role

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or similar engineering
- 2+ years of experience in the design, build, and/or test of mechanisms, structures, valves, or other mechanical systems
- Up to 10% travel to remote sites and vendors as needed

Tags: Components