Spring 2024 Internship Program

Engineering

Posted on 8/25/2023

INACTIVE

51-200 employees

Designs, manufactures, and operates space stations.

Company Overview

Vast is a forward-thinking company that is not only constructing a space station but also fostering a culture of passion and inclusivity, with a focus on enhancing human productivity in space. Their competitive edge lies in their extensive facilities in Long Beach and Hawthorne, CA, where they design, manufacture, and operate their projects, showcasing their technical prowess and industry leadership. The company's commitment to hiring top talent and their ambitious vision of expanding humanity across the solar system make it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Hardware

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

2021

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -36%

1 year growth

↑ 120%

2 year growth

↑ 120%

Locations

Long Beach, CA, USA

Experience Level

Intern

CategoriesNew

Hardware Engineering

Requirements

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline

Responsibilities

ECLSS - Environmental Control and Life Support Systems
Human Systems
Thermal Control Hardware
GNC Hardware
Power/Avionics

Desired Qualifications

Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, CA
30+ hours of weekly availability
Attention to detail
Engineering problem solving capabilities
Basic knowledge of engineering and equipment
Prior knowledge of analysis tools
Prior programming experience
Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
Ability to collaborate across different teams
Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit

Vast was founded to expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.

Vast is looking for exceptional talent to join our Spring 2024 Internship Program.

Responsibilities will vary depending on each intern’s area of expertise. We are now interviewing candidates for the following:

ECLSS - Environmental Control and Life Support Systems
Human Systems
Thermal Control Hardware
GNC Hardware
Power/Avionics

Basic Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, CA
30+ hours of weekly availability
Attention to detail
Engineering problem solving capabilities
Basic knowledge of engineering and equipment
Prior knowledge of analysis tools
Prior programming experience
Application of technical skills outside of the classroom (examples include: extracurricular projects, volunteering, personal projects, laboratory research, or prior internship/work experience)
Ability to collaborate across different teams
Self-directed with a positive attitude and team spirit

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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.