Vast
Mission Assurance Engineer
Vast, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is
all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a
Mission Assurance Engineer , reporting to the
Sr. Director of Mission Assurance,
to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate launch readiness, verifies system is ready for flightSupport technical reviews of software, hardware, and operations productsVerify testing, deliverables, and review activities are completeParticipate in critical space station operations, real-time anomaly investigations, and major root cause investigations. Drive corrective actions, author associated reports, and communicate lessons learnedAssess and communicate risks to executive leadership and external stakeholdersCoordinate mission data reviewBuild safety and mission assurance cultureMinimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical disciplineAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagramsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partnersAbility to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety and reliability concernsExtreme focus on mission successPreferred Skills & Experience:
Familiarity with system safety, reliability, risk management, certification, change management, systems engineering methodologies, hazard analysisExperience throughout the engineering lifecycle (design, build, operations, sustainment, and decommission)Technical leadership experienceProven ability to lead through influence and exercise expert judgmentAdditional Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25lbs unassistedSpecific certifications, as appropriatePay Range:
Reliability Engineer I: $80,000 - $110,000Reliability Engineer II: $100,000 - $140,000Senior Reliability Engineer: $135,000 - $170,000Staff Reliability Engineer: $160,000 - $200,000
Salary Range: California
$80,000-$200,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
all-in , committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a
Mission Assurance Engineer , reporting to the
Sr. Director of Mission Assurance,
to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time,
exempt
position located in our
Long Beach
location.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate launch readiness, verifies system is ready for flightSupport technical reviews of software, hardware, and operations productsVerify testing, deliverables, and review activities are completeParticipate in critical space station operations, real-time anomaly investigations, and major root cause investigations. Drive corrective actions, author associated reports, and communicate lessons learnedAssess and communicate risks to executive leadership and external stakeholdersCoordinate mission data reviewBuild safety and mission assurance cultureMinimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical disciplineAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagramsExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partnersAbility to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety and reliability concernsExtreme focus on mission successPreferred Skills & Experience:
Familiarity with system safety, reliability, risk management, certification, change management, systems engineering methodologies, hazard analysisExperience throughout the engineering lifecycle (design, build, operations, sustainment, and decommission)Technical leadership experienceProven ability to lead through influence and exercise expert judgmentAdditional Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25lbs unassistedSpecific certifications, as appropriatePay Range:
Reliability Engineer I: $80,000 - $110,000Reliability Engineer II: $100,000 - $140,000Senior Reliability Engineer: $135,000 - $170,000Staff Reliability Engineer: $160,000 - $200,000
Salary Range: California
$80,000-$200,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.