Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
150000 - 170000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is a company building artificial gravity space stations to facilitate long-term space stays. They are seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to contribute to the design and build of space station systems, reporting to the Director of Avionics. This is a full-time, exempt position with a focus on safety and on-time execution of the mission.
Requirements
- Negotiate requirements between business and technical stakeholders.
- Develop requirements management system.
- Drive system level architecture trades to closure.
- Develop fault management strategy.
- Quantify system performance metrics.
- Identify verification milestones.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Mental healthcare services
- Food perks
- Sponsorships