Systems Engineer

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, including its Haven Station and satellite product line. The company is seeking a Systems Engineer to establish technical baselines, manage requirements and verification activities, lead cross-functional systems engineering efforts, and streamline engineering processes for human-rated commercial space stations.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical foundation of all design baselines through requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns

Oversee the technical management of all products across multiple engineering disciplines, and drive product readiness and maturity through major milestones

Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation throughout the program

Own the definition of verification & validation (V&V) plans to ensure high technical quality of inputs, outputs, and success criteria

Review design implementations against requirements and drive resolution of non-compliances

Lead company-wide guidance and standard on systems engineering principles. Influence technical decision-making and configuration changes that are comprehensive and consistent across all engineering disciplines

Excel in communication of engineering progress through major milestones to drive strategic planning for responsible engineers, engineering managers, and program leaders

Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on making informed decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance of systems

Drive streamlining systems engineering processes that enables both rapid iteration and development, as well as methodical planning of design compliance and traceability to technical and programmatic requirements

+ Pioneer tools and systems that track key technical sources of truth across the program throughout all changes and milestones

Preferred

Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership roles on complex aerospace systems

Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software, etc.)

Hands-on experience with requirements and/or project management tools

Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns

Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills

Strong systems-level intuition and the ability to create, own and drive systems engineering processes

Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems

Familiarity with industry standards that drive space systems design and test

Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel) and familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Responsible Engineering

Core Engineering Discipline

Project Management Tools

Design Reviews

Verification Campaigns

Systems Engineering Processes

Spacecraft Experience

Aircraft Experience

Launch Vehicles Experience

Safety-Critical Systems

Industry Standards

Scripting Skills

Data Analysis Skills

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Visualization Tools

Tableau

Cross-Disciplinary Communication

Technical Leadership

Systems-Level Intuition

Benefits

Company equity for full-time employees

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Generous paid time off

Up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff

Up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff

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

Other discounts and perks

Free snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals

Subsidized lunch

Company

Next-generation space stations and space infrastructure

Long Beach, California, USA

https://www.vastspace.com/

Founded in 2021

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

2+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-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

Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership roles on complex aerospace systems

Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software, etc.)

Hands-on experience with requirements and/or project management tools

Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns

Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills

Strong systems-level intuition and the ability to create, own and drive systems engineering processes

Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems

Familiarity with industry standards that drive space systems design and test

Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel) and familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation, Design Reviews, Systems Integration, Spacecraft Systems, MATLAB, Excel, Data Analysis, Tableau

Experience

2+ years