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 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. 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 an Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible Engineer for the flight engine controller and instrumentation.
- Work with test team to integrate engine controller with test stand.
- Design, build, and test circuit boards and write software for engine controller, throttles, and TVC.
- Procure, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot engine instrumentation.
- Responsible for wiring harnesses and mounting avionics on engine.
- Create electronics schematics and models/drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support.
- Create schematics and document processes.
- Participate in engine testing with our test team and support with troubleshooting as needed.
- Communicate effectively with entire team to regularly provide updates on progress and issues.
- Always follow proper safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment in the workplace.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with electronics design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included).
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals.
- Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom).
- Electronics and circuit boards.
- Communication (Written, visual, slides).
- Coding (MATLAB, C++, javascript, C, Arduino).
- CAD (NX preferred).
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Problem-solving.
- Capable to grow positive, respectful, and professional relationships.
- Willing to make mistakes, take responsibilities, work independently and be transparent about your work.
Additional Requirements:
- Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
- Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Pay Ranges:
- Electrical Engineer I: $80,000 - $110,000
- Electrical Engineer II: $100,000 - $145,000
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The 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
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What We Do
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2026, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
With more than 1,000 employees at its Long Beach, California headquarters and over a billion dollars in private capital invested, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
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