Advanced Engineering Intern
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Job Description
About Vast (the Company)
Vast is a company dedicated to contributing to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Their core mission is to build artificial gravity space stations, which will enable long-term stays in space by mitigating the adverse effects of zero-gravity.
Their initial product is Haven-1, an internal crewed space habitat. Haven-1 is slated to be the world’s first commercial space station, with a launch scheduled for May 2026 into low Earth orbit.
Vast emphasizes a team culture that is “all-in”, committed to executing their mission safely and on time. They seek individuals who want to work with “the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity.”
Job Description: Advanced Engineering Internship
This is an Advanced Engineering Internship program at Vast, offering hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. Interns will play a crucial role in the development of systems required for the operation of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
• Program Duration: 12 weeks
• Internship Period: Fall
• Location: Vast’s HQ based in Long Beach, CA.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will vary based on the intern’s area of expertise. Vast is specifically looking for candidates with experience in the following engineering disciplines:
• Thermal Hardware
• Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Discipline: Major in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• Work Arrangement: Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Practical Experience: Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (e.g., extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience).
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for 3D modeling and simulation.
• Attention to Detail.
• Problem-Solving: Strong engineering problem-solving capabilities.
• Foundational Knowledge: Basic knowledge of engineering and equipment.
• Analysis Tools: Prior knowledge of analysis tools.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate across different teams.
• Attitude: Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit.
Pay Rate:
• Engineering Intern, Undergraduate: $33/hr
• Engineering Intern, Master’s: $38/hr
• Salary Range (California): $33—$38 USD
Compensation and Benefits (General – for Full-Time Employees):
• Base Salary: Varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
• Equity: Full-time employees also receive company equity.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible paid time off for exempt staff, and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• One Medical membership.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Food Perks:
• Snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals are free of charge.
• Lunch is subsidized.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS:
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. Therefore, the candidate must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This 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:
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications. Vast states that employment will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
