Systems Engineer Verified today
About the Role
Vast is seeking a 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 in our Long Beach location.
Technical Excellence
Lead the technical foundation of all design baselines through 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 throughout the program
- 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 and standards 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 for responsible engineers, engineering managers, and program leaders
- Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance of systems
Process Ownership
Drive streamlined systems engineering processes that enable both rapid iteration and 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
Minimum 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, or test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused
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
Base salary: $112,340 to $159,468 USD (California), depending on experience, skills, and business needs.
Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage; 20+ days vacation (exempt); paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.
Export Control
The hired person will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted (not pending), or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.