Senior Systems Engineer

Vast is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, reporting to the Vice President of Flight Safety and Mission Assurance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of the world's first human-rated commercial space stations

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location

Responsibilities:

Technical Excellence: Lead the technical foundation of all design baselines through requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns

Oversee the technical management of all products across multiple engineering disciplines, and drive product readiness and maturity through major milestones

Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation throughout the program

Own the definition of verification & 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 standard on systems engineering principles. Influence technical decision-making and configuration changes that are comprehensive and consistent across all engineering disciplines

Excel in communication of 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 making informed decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance of systems

Process Ownership: Drive streamlining systems engineering processes that  enables both rapid iteration and development, as well as 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

4+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused

Preferred Skills & 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 the 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

Pay Range:

Senior Systems Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552

Staff Systems Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Pay Range: California

$137,760—$230,472 USD