Emerging Talent - Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Internship

Vast offers an advanced engineering internship program with hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. You will play a crucial role in the development of the systems that will be required for the operation of human-rated space stations and space infrastructure. We have five engineering internship postings for different areas of focus. Please only apply to the most relevant posting for your background.

Our interns are mentored by industry experts to solve challenging real-world engineering problems across our hiring teams. This is a 12 week internship at our offices in Long Beach, CA or Hawthorne, CA or Mojave, CA.

Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s area of expertise. We are currently looking for candidates with experience in the the following engineering disciplines:

• ECLSS (Environmental Control & Life Support Systems)
• ECLSS Test
• GNC (Guidance, Navigation, & Controls)
• E-2
• Propulsion
• Propulsion Test
• Solar
• Structures Design
• Structures Test
• Thermal Analysis
• Thermal Hardware
• Thermal Test

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, Hawthorne, and Mojave, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for 3D modeling and simulation
• Attention to detail
• Strong engineering problem solving capabilities
• Basic knowledge of engineering and equipment
• Prior knowledge of analysis tools
• Ability to collaborate across different teams
• Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit

Compensation and Benefits

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply. Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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.