At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 Senior EMI-EMC Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC, 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:
- Development of EMI-EMC requirements for Vast spacecraft and components.
- Derivation and distribution of EMI & in space environmental requirements.
- Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics.
- Work directly with cross functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test.
- Perform analysis & measurement on avionics sub-circuits, components, and systems to enhance our understanding of EMI-EMC performance & risk as well as generate launch provider deliverables.
- Support EMI-EMC qualification test of Vast spacecraft and components.
- Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMI relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline.
- 2+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC/Physics related role.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline.
- Experience in EMI/EMC, in space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding.
- Prior experience in an electronics or electrical systems design role.
- Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, etc.
- Experience with digital communications standards such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc.
- Experience with MIL-STD-461 compliance test (procedures, facilities, equipment, etc).
- Experience developing software for electronic test equipment automation.
- Background in electromagnetics, ionizing radiation, and plasma effects on spacecraft systems.
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams.
Pay Range:
- EMI-EMC Engineer II: $120,540-$171,108
- Senior EMI-EMC Engineer: $147,600-$209,520
- Staff EMI-EMC Engineer: $177,120-$251,424
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
- 2+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC/Physics related role
Vast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents from day one, alongside primary care and mental‑health programs. These provisions are repeatedly emphasized as a core part of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Information highlights generous PTO with an annual cash‑out option, paid parental leave, sick time, and company holidays, with flexible PTO for exempt staff. These features indicate broad time‑off support across multiple needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite meals and snacks, fitness memberships or stipends, and wellness resources (e.g., One Medical and Spring Health) are prominently offered. Such perks appear designed to enhance daily work experience and overall wellbeing.
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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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