Senior Manager, Propulsion Design

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.

8+ years of relevant aerospace design and analysis experience.

2+ years of experience overseeing / managing a technical engineering or analysis team.

Strong expertise in structural analysis, including FEA modeling, stress analysis, and load case development.

Experience with thermo fluid analysis tools (CFD, 1-D system modeling, etc.)

Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturability principles.

$159,100

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$205,800 USD

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, 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.

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Team Leadership

Manage and lead a team of up to 6 analysts, including hiring, mentoring, and technical development.

Set standards for analysis methods, documentation, and best practices in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Expand company capabilities in analysis by validating and establishing methods and practices across structural, fluid, and thermal domains.

Structural Analysis

Create and maintain FEA models of propulsion components to support design and certification.