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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Loads & Dynamics - **Company:** Vast, Inc - **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $143,000.0 - $203,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Abaqus, Systems Engineering, Dynamical Systems, Femap, Hardware Design, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test Data, Ansys - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=31833d6847cbb12c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, Vast is seeking an experienced and motivated Manager, Loads & Dynamics, reporting to the Senior Director of Structures & Dynamics, to support the development, analysis, and verification of dynamic systems for next-generation human-rated space stations and spacecraft. The ideal candidate will bring solid technical expertise in spacecraft or launch vehicle dynamics, emerging leadership capabilities, and experience contributing to hardware development in fast-paced aerospace environments. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location., * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 6+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or other safety-critical industries. * 1+ years of technical leadership, project leadership, or engineering management experience. * Experience performing loads and environments prediction, structural dynamics, vibration, acoustic, shock, or coupled systems analyses for aerospace hardware or vehicle systems. * Solid understanding of structural dynamics fundamentals, finite element methods, and systems integration principles. * Experience supporting hardware development through multiple phases of the product lifecycle. * Proficiency with industry-standard analysis tools such as FEMAP/NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent. * Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments., * Experience leading small teams or projects focused on spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other flight-critical systems. * Experience supporting aerospace programs through qualification, integration, and testing phases. * Expertise in modal analysis, quasi-static loads, random vibration, sine vibration, shock, acoustic environments, or transient dynamic response analysis. * Hands-on experience supporting vibration, acoustic, shock, or modal testing campaigns in laboratory or production environments. * Experience developing and correlating finite element models using test data. * Familiarity with coupled loads analysis (CLA), spacecraft dynamic environments, and launch vehicle integration requirements. * Working knowledge of spacecraft launch load environments and industry standards such as SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000A, and MIL-STD-810. * Ability to communicate structural dynamic concepts clearly across multidisciplinary engineering organizations. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. * Experience working in fast-paced development and manufacturing environments. * Passion for advancing the future of human spaceflight and space habitation. ## Description * Manage and develop a team of Dynamics engineers responsible for loads and environment predictions for spacecraft systems and hardware during transportation, ascent, docking, and on-orbit operations. * Support execution across multiple phases of the product lifecycle, including concept development, requirements definition, analysis, testing, and verification activities. * Develop and maintain dynamic models, load cases, and environments to support spacecraft design and integration efforts. * Derive internal loads and environmental requirements from system-level requirements, including quasi-static, random vibration, shock, and acoustic environments. * Support product teams with vibration and shock requirement tailoring, test planning, and qualification verification activities. * Build, maintain, and correlate finite element and dynamic prediction models using test data and flight-representative environments. * Develop post-processing tools and methodologies for dynamic analyses and test data reduction. * Assess vendor and supplier hardware capabilities against internally generated dynamic predictions and qualification requirements. * Coordinate with Structures, Propulsion, Thermal, Avionics, GNC, Manufacturing, Test, and Systems Engineering teams to ensure integrated vehicle performance. * Participate in technical reviews, design trades, and failure investigations related to dynamic environments and structural performance. * Support spacecraft qualification activities, including vibration, modal, acoustic, and shock testing campaigns. * Manage day-to-day team priorities, task assignments, and resource allocation aligned with program milestones. * Provide technical guidance and risk identification support to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance with verification requirements. * Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, technical rigor, and collaboration. * Contribute to process improvements that enhance modeling accuracy, analysis efficiency, and product quality. * Coordinate with external suppliers and test facilities to support development and qualification activities. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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