NX CAD Engineering Specialist
Vast
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for an CAD Systems Architect, reporting to the Director of Structural Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Template Parts & Part Families: Experienced in NX template and Part Family creation and management within Teamcenter
- Develop and implement advanced modeling techniques and best practices
- Expert in how to design and route plumbing systems in aerospace and defense applications
- Experience with how to utilize parametric design principles to create flexible and efficient models
- Experience with harness routing and integration within complex assemblies
- Creation and management of drawing standards and templates
- Work with engineering teams to support design and manufacturing processes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience as a CAD Systems Administrator
- Proficiency in modeling techniques, routing of plumbing, parametric design, and harness routing
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining; NX templates, NX Part Families, & NX Material Libraries within Teamcenter
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with other CAD/PLM software packages
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
- Experience preparing NX job aids
- Experience leading small-group/ad-hoc info sessions (e.g., lunch-and-learns)
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
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
