Senior Systems Engineer Verified today
About the role
Vast is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support development of systems for the world's first human-rated commercial space stations. You will report to the Vice President of Flight Safety and Mission Assurance and lead the technical foundation of design baselines for Haven Station.
Technical Excellence
- Lead requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns
- Oversee technical management of all products across multiple engineering disciplines and drive product readiness through major milestones
- Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation
- Own the definition of verification and 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
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead company-wide guidance on systems engineering principles and influence technical decision-making across all engineering disciplines
- Communicate engineering progress through major milestones to drive strategic planning for responsible engineers, managers, and program leaders
- Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance
Process Ownership
- Drive streamlining of systems engineering processes to enable both rapid iteration and methodical planning of design compliance
- Pioneer tools and systems that track key technical sources of truth across the program throughout all changes and milestones
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, or test engineering, of which at least 1+ years in systems engineering focused work
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 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 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)
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Compensation
Senior Systems Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
Staff Systems Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off (20+ days vacation for exempt staff, 10+ days for non-exempt); paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; and free snacks, coffee, drinks, and dinner with subsidized lunch.
Export Control and Eligibility
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.