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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Propulsion and Fluids Analysis - **Company:** Vast, Inc - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,000.0 - $232,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hardware Design - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=29073ac1ae4b57a3 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Solid mechanics?, * 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., * M.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering. * Experience in human spaceflight hardware design and analysis. * Expertise in multiphase fluid dynamics, propellant management, and slosh modeling under low-gravity conditions. * Experience with thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture analysis, and spectrum loading fatigue analysis. * Hands-on experience with high-pressure gas systems, transient fluid dynamics and heat exchangers. * 5+ years of experience with liquid or gas rocket engine combustion devices, including RCS design. * Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams linking analysis predictions with test and qualification data to accelerate hardware development and certification. ## Description Team Leadership * Manage and lead a team of Propulsion and Thermal 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. * Define and review critical loads and load cases in collaboration with GNC, fluids analysis, dynamics/loads engineers and design teams. * Mentor design and analysis engineers in analysis methods and validation via testing to review/approve component drawings with feedback. * Partner with test engineering to plan and execute structural and dynamic tests, and perform associated analyses. Fluids & Thermal Analysis * Oversee multiphase propellant feed system and microgravity fluid behavior modeling, including vaporization, condensation, propellant acquisition and slosh dynamics. * Guide high-pressure gas system analysis, transient flow behavior (e.g., water hammer, adiabatic compression), and thruster plume impingement studies. * Support development and validation of propulsion fluid systems using best practices * Integrate simulation results with ground and flight test data to validate models and refine designs. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner closely with design, manufacturing, propulsion, thermal, and GN&C teams to ensure analysis informs critical decisions. * Present technical findings at design reviews and contribute to NASA certification processes. * Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions when issues arise. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Java Meets AI: Empowering Spring Developers to Build Intelligent Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1554-java-meets-ai-empowering-spring-developers-to-build-intelligent-apps) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Web Typography; CSS Layout features; Staying curious in an AI world and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1334-wearedevelopers-live-web-typography-css-layout-features-staying-curious-in-an-ai-world-and-more) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)