Senior Systems Engineer Verified today
About the Role
Vast is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the 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 all design baselines.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Excellence
- Lead requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns
- Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation
- Own the definition of verification and validation plans to ensure high technical quality
- Review design implementations against requirements and drive resolution of non-compliances
- Oversee technical management of products across multiple engineering disciplines
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead company-wide guidance on systems engineering principles
- Influence technical decision-making and configuration changes across all engineering disciplines
- Communicate engineering progress through major milestones to drive strategic planning
- Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on risk, hazards, and system performance
Process Ownership
- Drive streamlining of systems engineering processes for rapid iteration and methodical design compliance
- Pioneer tools and systems that track technical sources of truth across 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, with at least 1+ years in systems engineering
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership on complex aerospace systems
- Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software)
- Hands-on experience with requirements or project management tools
- Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns
- Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills
- Systems-level intuition and ability to create and drive systems engineering processes
- Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with industry standards for space systems design and test
- Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel) and familiarity with visualization tools (Tableau)
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Compensation
- Senior Systems Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
- Staff Systems Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472
- Base salary varies by job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
- Benefits include company equity, medical/dental/vision coverage, 20+ days vacation (exempt), paid parental leave, 401(k), mental healthcare, ClassPass credits, and onsite meals