Careers — Vast

You'll lead the strategy and execution of **fluids test operations** for human-rated space stations, reporting to the VP of Fluids Systems. Your core impact is driving **multidisciplinary engineering teams** through the full product lifecycle. This role stands out for its hardware-rich, low-cost approach to commercial spaceflight.

You'll monitor security threats and operational risks using technology systems, CCTV, and databases. You'll ensure effective coordination during emergencies and support travel assessments and intelligence briefings. This role offers **rotational shifts** in a **fast-paced aerospace environment**.

You'll design vehicle structures for the first commercial human-rated space stations at Vast. Your work will directly impact **space station development** from concept through production. You'll collaborate with top engineers on a **fast-paced, hardware-rich program** advancing humanity's presence in space.

You'll lead a team of programmer machinists and coordinate machining operations for Vast's **next-generation rocket engine production**. Your core impact will be transitioning the system from development to production while ensuring **aerospace quality standards** and optimizing processes for efficiency and low cost.

You'll program **complex parts** for mills and lathes at Vast, supporting the development of **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. Your work will directly impact the **rapid prototyping and production** of next-generation space habitats.

You'll manage customer contracts and drive sales for crewed missions on Vast's space stations. You will act as the primary point of contact for sovereign space agencies, working with engineering teams to communicate product capabilities. This role requires personal drive to identify opportunities and execute contracts that define Vast's trajectory.

You'll join a team assembling and testing liquid rocket engine hardware for the world's highest performing small launcher engine. Your core impact will be transitioning the system from development to production. This role offers hands-on work with **high-precision assemblies** and **cryogenic systems**.

You'll coordinate avionics hardware flow through assembly operations for **Haven-1 space station** manufacturing. Your work ensures material delivery meets schedule timelines, **resolving blockers proactively** across teams. This role is critical to supporting the **first commercial space station** development.

You'll build and maintain EMI-EMC test capabilities for **next-generation space stations** at Vast, ensuring spacecraft and avionics meet stringent industry standards. You will develop test procedures and directly support **EMI-EMC testing of Vast spacecraft and components**. This role offers the opportunity to shape a team from the ground up.

You'll serve as a Security Officer for Vast, supporting the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations at our Long Beach facility. You'll ensure a safe and secure environment through access control, patrolling, incident reporting, and enforcing security policies. This part-time role is key to maintaining **professional security operations** and **supporting aerospace facility safety**.

You'll lead the development and verification of dynamic systems for next-generation space stations and spacecraft at Vast. Your team will own loads and environment predictions across the full product lifecycle, ensuring hardware meets qualification requirements. **This role directly supports cutting-edge human spaceflight missions** in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll own **electric propulsion system development** for a **constellation spacecraft bus** designed to scale to hundreds per year. Your work ensures orbit raising, stationkeeping, and deorbit for every satellite. This role balances performance with manufacturability at rate.

You'll **lead manufacturing process improvements** for **human-rated space stations** at Vast, driving the transition from prototype to production. Your work will directly impact **factory scalability and throughput** for next-generation space habitats.

You'll **design vehicle structures** from concept through production for **Vast's Haven-1 commercial space station**. Your work will directly support the development of **human-rated space habitats**.

You'll define the thermal architecture and own thermal analysis for a **new constellation-ready 15kW spacecraft bus** designed to scale to hundreds of spacecraft per year. Your work will directly enable high-power payloads like an Nvidia compute module to operate reliably in orbit. This role offers the chance to start as the sole thermal engineer and **build a team** as the program scales.

You'll lead the **Fluid Systems Test organization** at Vast, developing next-generation space stations. Your core impact is defining test strategy, building infrastructure, and validating **human-rated spacecraft systems** for missions like Haven-1. This role stands out by offering **direct influence on America's space exploration**.

You'll maintain a safe, secure environment via **access control**, **patrolling**, and **incident reporting** at an aerospace facility supporting commercial space station development. Your core impact is enforcing security policies while providing customer service to employees and visitors.

You'll own **flight software development** for a **constellation-ready spacecraft bus**, scaling a heritage baseline from single-satellite to fleet operations. You'll implement GNC and C&DH software, drive HITL lab requirements, and build a **small FSW team** as the program scales.

You'll own **guidance, navigation, and control** for a **new constellation-ready spacecraft bus**, defining ADCS architecture and algorithms from concept through on-orbit commissioning. Your work directly enables high-power payloads demanding precise pointing and rapid slew. This role offers end-to-end ownership and the chance to build a GNC team as the program scales.

You'll be part of a team designing and building next-generation space stations. You'll own **avionics enclosure and mounting designs** for harsh space environments, ensuring **high reliability and crew safety**. This role offers the chance to contribute to humanity's permanent presence in space.

You'll lead **cross-functional development** of systems for **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**, driving complex projects from start to finish. Your core impact will be ensuring product safety and quality while managing tight timelines for Haven-1 and future stations. This role offers the chance to contribute to space exploration with a pioneering company.

You'll conduct hypervelocity impact tests using a light gas gun for **next-generation space stations** at **Vast**. Your work will ensure the safety and reliability of human-rated spacecraft. This role offers hands-on experience with advanced diagnostic equipment in a rapidly growing space company.

You'll support the development of human-rated space stations by performing routine building maintenance and repairs. Your core impact will be ensuring a safe and functional facility for Vast's mission-driven team. This role offers the chance to work in the cutting-edge aerospace industry.

You'll lead **inspection execution** for complex flight hardware and provide **technical leadership** to avionics inspectors across shifts. Your work ensures **conformance to design requirements** for human-rated space stations, directly supporting Vast's mission of enabling permanent human presence in space.

You'll support end-to-end material flow for **human-rated space stations** at Vast, a pioneering commercial space station company. Your core impact will be **transitioning systems from development to production** by executing inventory, shipping, and kitting activities. This role stands out for joining a team that has successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples.

You'll **own the power system architecture** for a 15kW spacecraft bus product line, defining topology, budget, and requirements for payload customers. This role is critical to scaling to hundreds of spacecraft per year at Vast, the only operational commercial space station company.

You'll **perform thermal vacuum and vibration tests** on space station hardware for **critical qualification campaigns**. Your work directly supports the development of **human-rated artificial-gravity space stations**.

You'll own the development and implementation of **manufacturing processes** for soft-goods like cargo bags and protective blankets for **human-rated space stations**. Your core impact is ensuring manufacturability and reliability while meeting production targets for Vast's rapid space station development. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, and quality teams.

You'll lead a team of Supplier Reliability Engineers ensuring suppliers are capable and controlled for human-rated space station hardware. You'll drive supplier readiness, resolve risks, and ensure performance supports build and flight milestones. This role is critical to Vast's rapid development of next-generation space stations.

You'll develop and optimize mission-critical software systems for Vast's next-generation space stations. Your code will directly support testing, commanding, and monitoring spacecraft. This role offers the chance to shape the **future of human spaceflight** from a **hands-on engineering position**.

You'll serve as the Responsible Engineer for Vast's electric propulsion test facilities, driving the development and qualification of thrusters for human-rated space stations. Your work directly supports America's continuous presence in space and the next-generation space economy. This role offers the chance to shape cutting-edge propulsion architecture with molecular propellants and multimode systems.

You'll support the planning and execution of events including industry conferences, internal gatherings, and VIP experiences at **Vast**, a leading space station company. Your work will ensure events are **on-brand** and executed seamlessly. This role offers the chance to contribute to **human space exploration**.

You'll **own Vast-designed or COTS radio products** from production to mission, acting as the technical authority on their operation. Your work will directly support the **development of human-rated space stations** for Vast. This role offers the chance to shape cutting-edge space communications hardware.

You'll **analyze avionics hardware flow** through manufacturing and test at Vast, supporting the **development of human-rated space stations**. Your insights will drive **continuous improvement and faster data-driven decisions** across the program.

You'll support internal and external events at **Vast**, a pioneering space station company. Your work will ensure every event is thoughtfully executed and on brand, from concept to on-the-ground execution. This role offers the chance to contribute to **space exploration** while managing high-visibility industry conferences.

You'll design and architect enterprise-scale Windows Server infrastructure and Active Directory environments for a leading space station company. Your work will directly enable the development of human-rated space stations and ensure reliable IT operations for 500+ endpoints. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology and shape IT systems critical to mission success.

You'll **lead and mentor a team of IT support technicians** for a company developing next-generation space stations. Your core impact is ensuring high-quality technical support and managing IT hardware procurement. This role reports to the Senior Manager, IT and is based in Long Beach.

You'll define and lead Vast's strategy, engagement, and execution for NASA programs across Haven-1 and future Vast initiatives. Your core impact will be shaping and capturing **NASA program opportunities** that drive **next-generation space station development**. This role offers the chance to work with a team that has already achieved operational success in commercial space stations.

You'll perform inspections on structures and subassemblies for Vast's space station development. You'll support integration activities and ensure compliance with engineering drawings using standard inspection tools. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space hardware in a fast-paced environment.

You'll own payload mechanical integration and launch vehicle interfaces for a new **constellation-ready spacecraft bus** designed to scale to hundreds per year. Your work drives the **dispenser architecture trade** and ensures **structural compliance** across multiple payload configurations.

You'll own Haven-2 factory layout and production system architecture for **rate production** of human-rated space stations. You'll drive **DFM/DFA** reviews and lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma. This role offers hands-on impact on **scaling aerospace manufacturing** from LRIP to high-rate production.

You'll coordinate and integrate astronaut and crew activities across training, mission preparation, and operational milestones at Vast. Your work ensures astronauts are fully supported throughout the mission lifecycle, from assignment through post-flight. You'll collaborate with **engineering, mission operations, and training teams** to drive scheduling and logistics for **human spaceflight missions**.

You'll own the design and development of environmental and thermal control systems for our **artificial-gravity space station**, from initial trades to validated systems. You'll iterate on manufacturing processes and lead design reviews with **interdisciplinary stakeholders**. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space station technology in a fast-paced environment.

You'll lead **multidisciplinary engineering teams** developing critical systems for **next-generation human-rated space stations**. Your impact will span the full product lifecycle from concept through operations. This role offers the chance to shape the future of space habitation at the first operational commercial space station company.

You'll **own end-to-end production of immersive experiences** for a next-generation space station company, from design to teardown. You'll **drive technical systems** like power, HVAC, and AV across HQ and roadshow deployments. This role combines hands-on build management with strategic vendor partnerships.

You'll **identify and engage top engineering talent** for **building human-rated space stations** at Vast. Your sourcing strategies will directly impact the **next generation of space systems**. This fixed-term role offers unique exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technology.

You'll lead development of a **constellation-ready spacecraft bus** at a commercial space station company. Your core impact is owning technical authority for satellite bus design, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, and driving engineering schedules for flight hardware delivery. This role stands out as Chief Engineer for a product line scaling to hundreds of spacecraft per year.

You'll own avionics development for a **new constellation-ready spacecraft bus** scaling to hundreds per year. Your core impact is delivering flight hardware on the program's critical path, driving make/buy/reuse decisions and transitioning designs from prototype to high-rate production.

You'll own the **spacecraft simulation toolchain** that powers our mission factory, enabling rapid scaling from 10 satellites to hundreds per year. You'll drive **design trades and architecture decisions** through validated models, making the digital twin the hub of engineering. This role puts **spacecraft systems engineering** at the core, not software engineering.

You'll own **program and mission execution** for a new constellation-ready spacecraft bus product line at Vast, a commercial space station company. Your core impact is delivering the first 10-satellite demo launch on schedule by managing schedule, requirements, budgets, and customer relationships. You'll be the **internal voice of the customer** and the technical counterpart to business development.

You will support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations by assembling, installing, and testing high-pressure fluid systems and flight hardware. This involves operating test stands, connecting instrumentation, and performing hazardous fluid handling to validate hardware integrity and functionality.

You'll join the E-2 Propulsion team to define and execute quality methodologies for engine development, ensuring full product traceability and driving continuous improvement. You will support the transition from development to production, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology in a fast-paced environment.

You'll design and develop RF antenna telemetry and tracking systems for next-generation crewed space stations. You'll own the full lifecycle from concept through production, supporting hardware, software, and operations. This role offers the chance to contribute to pioneering human spaceflight at the only operational commercial space station company.

You'll coordinate avionics hardware flow for **Haven-1 space station** manufacturing. You'll work cross-functionally to **ensure material delivery meets schedule timelines** and **resolve production blockers proactively**.

You'll coordinate and execute mission workstreams for **human-rated space stations** at Vast, a company that already operates the only commercial space station. You'll own customer interfaces, manage ICDs, and support payload integration, directly contributing to **permanent space habitation by 2030**.

You'll collaborate with design teams to optimize manufacturability of **avionics wiring harnesses** for **human-rated space stations**. Your impact includes developing manufacturing processes and resolving assembly challenges to meet critical mission milestones. This role offers hands-on work in a fast-paced aerospace environment with direct contribution to space exploration.

You'll design and build power electronics for **human-rated space stations** at Vast, owning the full lifecycle from specification to validation. You'll implement circuits for **power conversion and fault protection** while driving reliability at the system level. This role offers the chance to contribute to **next-generation space station development** at an early-stage startup.

You'll lead a technician team in **avionics development builds** and **battery manufacturing** for human-rated space stations. You will own the entire battery manufacturing process and drive rapid prototyping. This role combines hands-on leadership with cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll lead engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense and national security stakeholders to advance Vast's commercial space station initiatives. You'll drive **policy, partnership, and advocacy strategies** for the world’s leading commercial space stations. This role offers the chance to shape **defense and space policy** at a pioneering space station company.

You'll join the E-2 engine team at **Vast**, designing the world's highest-performing small launcher engine while optimizing for production and cost. You'll help complete the flight engine design and transition from development to production. This role offers the chance to work on **next-generation space stations** and contribute to a permanent human presence in space.

You'll join a talent community for future opportunities at Vast, a company building next-generation space stations. You'll stay informed about roles that match your skills as the company expands its Haven space station modules. This is a chance to connect with a pioneering space exploration team.

You'll take **end-to-end ownership of power electronics** for artificial-gravity space stations, from specification through validation. You'll design circuits for **power conversion and fault detection** in a hardware-rich, low-cost environment. This role offers impact on **human-rated spacecraft** at an operational commercial space station company.

You'll join the E-2 Development team at Vast to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers. You'll own the flight engine controller and instrumentation, transitioning the system from development to production. This role offers the chance to work on **next-generation space stations** and contribute to **a permanent human presence in space**.

You'll develop and refine manufacturing processes for primary structure assembly of human-rated space stations at Vast, a pioneering commercial space station company. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve large-scale production challenges and ensure on-time vehicle delivery. This role offers the chance to **work on cutting-edge space hardware** in a **fast-paced development environment**.

You'll develop **EMI-EMC requirements** for Vast's next-generation space stations, working directly with cross-functional teams to guide design and test. Your work will ensure spacecraft components meet rigorous standards for **human-rated space systems**. This role offers the chance to contribute to a permanent human presence in space with a rapidly growing company.

You'll ensure the consistent quality and reliability of components from suppliers for Vast's next-generation space stations. You will evaluate and onboard new suppliers, lead root cause analysis for quality escapes, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. **This role is key to supporting the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations** at our Long Beach location.

You'll collaborate with propulsion and systems design teams to provide manufacturing input for components like valves, regulators, and tubing. **You'll develop and optimize manufacturing processes** to ensure **flight reliability and repeatability**. Hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of propulsion subsystems will be central to your role.

You'll provide technical leadership and design excellence for **human-rated space stations**, ensuring reliability through rigorous testing and design reviews. You'll own engineering standards and processes that **enable fast, confident decision-making** across the company.

You'll develop and manufacture avionics assemblies for **human-rated space stations**, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your work ensures the successful integration of **flight computers and life-support systems**. This role offers the chance to contribute to Vast's mission of permanent human presence in space.

You'll own daily execution of the build plan across assigned work centers, leading supervisors and technicians to achieve **takt-based production targets** for Vast's next-generation space stations. Your core impact is driving safety, quality, and delivery while partnering with Engineering to resolve build issues and improve **manufacturability**. This role offers the chance to scale production for human-rated spacecraft in a fast-paced, hardware-rich environment.

You'll act as responsible engineer for flight hardware at Vast, supporting development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You'll own electrical designs from conception through flight operations, performing **schematic capture**, **circuit board design**, and **board bring-up**. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space hardware with a mission-driven team.

You'll join a team advancing the E-2 engine design at Vast, a company building next-generation space stations. You'll help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production. **This role offers hands-on work** with **3D printing and propulsion testing**.

You'll serve as Test Conductor/Director running hotfires of the E-2 LOX/Kerosene engine, planning hazardous operations with **high pressures and cryogenic fluids**. Your work will directly drive engine development and qualification for **Vast's artificial-gravity space stations**. This role offers hands-on impact on cutting-edge propulsion hardware.

You'll lead **thermal control system test campaigns** for **next-generation space stations** at Vast. You'll own the full lifecycle from concept to data analysis, ensuring safety and quality. This role offers a chance to work on **human-rated spacecraft** in a fast-paced environment.

You'll develop sourcing strategies and engage top technical talent for building human-rated space stations. Your work will directly impact the team behind **Haven-1**, the world's first commercial space station. This fixed-term role offers **hands-on experience** in the aerospace industry.

You'll define the technical direction for Vast's internal AI platforms and lead development of full-stack AI applications. Your work will directly support the design and build of **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. You'll collaborate across teams to establish engineering best practices and ensure **production-grade AI systems**.

You'll perform dimensional and visual inspections of aerospace components for Vast's space station development. Your work ensures hardware meets engineering requirements and supports mission-critical milestones. This role offers the chance to **contribute to next-generation space stations** and **work on cutting-edge flight hardware**.

You'll lead **operational excellence** across our **manufacturing facilities**, driving throughput and efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, you'll define key performance metrics, optimize production processes, and provide actionable data to leadership. This role balances tactical execution with strategic improvement in a fast-paced space startup environment.

You'll develop **creative solutions** to complex assembly and production problems for **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. You'll play a critical role in transitioning the space station from design to a built and tested station ready to host humans in space.

You'll lead quality control and assurance activities for the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations at Vast. You'll oversee **spacecraft manufacturing inspections** and ensure **compliance with AS9100 standards**. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge space station technology.

You'll design vehicle structures for next-generation space stations at Vast, covering **primary pressure hull** and **MMOD shielding**. You'll define interfaces between subsystems and support integration and testing activities.

You'll join Vast's team to build **high-quality wire harnesses** and **flight-ready avionics** for next-generation space stations. You'll work closely with engineers to rapidly iterate electronic components and cables. This is a second-shift role at our Long Beach facility.

You'll execute complex soldering and repair on PCBA for next-generation space stations at Vast. Your core impact is ensuring flight hardware meets rigorous **IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum Standards**. This role offers the chance to **work on artificial-gravity human-rated spacecraft** in a fast-paced production environment.

You'll lead a small team of mechanical engineers developing **thermal and fluid systems** for **human-rated space stations**. You'll own hardware from concept through on-orbit operation and drive rapid prototyping in a fast-paced environment.

You'll develop and manufacture **tube-bending and welding cells** for the world's first artificial-gravity, human-rated space station. You'll lead first-build and test efforts, creating manufacturing plans and work instructions. This is your chance to directly impact the **Haven-1 program** at a company that has already flown its own spacecraft.

You'll own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands for next-generation space stations. Your work will enable the development of artificial-gravity human-rated spacecraft. This role offers a chance to contribute to **pioneering space infrastructure** with a **hardware-rich, low-cost approach**.

You'll support the development of systems for **design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations** at Vast. You'll maintain all test stand instrumentation and control systems on rocket engine and structures test stands. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology with a rapidly growing company.

You'll own the design, build, and commissioning of fluid system test stands for next-gen space stations. You'll act as test director and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver human-rated hardware on schedule. This role offers the chance to work on **the first commercial space station** with a **hardware-rich, fast-paced approach**.

You'll serve as a technical authority for **assembly, integration, and testing** of liquid rocket engine hardware, supporting rapid iteration from development to production. You'll lead **hands-on integrations** of complex assemblies and own **test facility readiness** and continuous improvement.

You'll own daily machining production across CNC machine shop work centers, delivering precision components for **next-generation space stations**. Your core impact will be leading machinists and supervisors to hit aggressive throughput targets while rapidly identifying and resolving machining constraints. This role offers the chance to scale production from development to higher rates in a pioneering space company.

You'll lead end-to-end success for complex crewed missions, serving as the primary customer interface. You'll own **interface control documents** and drive integration across **customer hardware, launch providers, and ground systems**. This role offers the chance to shape the future of commercial space stations.

You'll support the development of sensor systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations at Vast. You'll design and validate test stands for **atmospheric sensing** and contribute to **sensor system architecture** for the Haven program. Work alongside ECLSS, Avionics, and Flight Software teams to enable permanent human presence in space.

You'll lead design reliability for next-generation space stations at Vast, ensuring robust qualification and test campaigns. You'll **architect engineering standards** and **guide cross-functional teams** through critical design reviews to achieve human-rated reliability. This role offers the chance to directly impact permanent human presence in space.

You'll design and build solar arrays for next-generation space stations at Vast, supporting the development of artificial-gravity human-rated spacecraft. You'll define requirements, select materials, and qualify designs to AIAA S112 standards. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to **commercial space station development** with a **hardware-rich and low-cost approach**.

You'll translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable CAD models for **human-rated space stations**, working on **displays, cabins, and mobility aids**. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to ensure **high-quality habitation systems** are built and delivered on schedule.

You'll lead a **multidisciplinary analysis team** supporting Vast's **space station propulsion systems**. Your work will directly advance space station development and certification for **NASA and commercial partners**.

You'll program and operate advanced **lathe equipment** to machine critical parts for the **E-2 rocket engine**, supporting Vast's development of next-generation space stations. Your precision and expertise will directly contribute to the production of high-performance, low-cost hardware for space exploration.

You'll lead certification strategy for Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station. You'll manage a team of certification engineers and ensure compliance with **human spaceflight certification requirements**. This role offers a chance to shape the future of space exploration.

You'll design and implement scalable data infrastructure for building artificial-gravity space stations. You'll own end-to-end data architecture from ingestion to consumption, enabling **AI/ML and advanced analytics** across departments. This role offers the chance to work on **cutting-edge space technology** in a fast-paced startup environment.

You'll define requirements and trade architectures for solar arrays supporting artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will **select and qualify materials** and vendors while developing processes for welding, adhesion, and lamination. This role interfaces across multiple engineering teams to ensure **end-to-end integration**.

You'll lead acoustic modeling and noise mitigation for **next-generation space stations**, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure habitable environments. You'll define acoustic requirements and drive design improvements for **pumps, fans, and fluid systems** in spacecraft modules. This role offers the opportunity to work on **cutting-edge space station development** at a rapidly growing company.

You'll own the design and implementation of fixtures and tooling for **Haven-1 space station assembly** at a **pioneering commercial space company**. Your work will directly enable the fabrication and integration of human-rated spacecraft.

You'll develop, deploy, and support enterprise PLM and CAD systems critical to designing **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. You'll lead feature development of Teamcenter PLM, working closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to **streamline engineering workflows** and support the rapid development of next-generation space stations.

You'll lead strategic science initiatives and coordinate research programs for Vast's artificial-gravity space stations. Your work will shape the **long-term research roadmap** and enable **human spaceflight experiments** from concept to orbit. You'll collaborate with NASA programs and international partners to advance our mission.

You'll execute full life cycle recruiting for **engineering and manufacturing positions** at a rapidly growing **commercial space station company**. You'll partner with hiring teams to source top talent and refine hiring processes for high-impact roles.

You'll **own the design and development** of thermal control systems for **artificial-gravity space stations**, from initial trades to validation. You'll **drive project delivery** through production, launch, and orbit insertion. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology at the only operational commercial space station company.

You'll support the CFO and CEO on capital strategy, corporate finance, and long-range planning for **space station programs**. Your analyses will directly inform **executive-level decisions** on investments, partnerships, and growth initiatives. This role offers exposure to **NASA partnerships** and frontier technology finance.

You'll join a team designing the world's highest performing engine for small launchers at Vast, a company building next-generation space stations. You'll help complete the flight engine design, transitioning the system from development to production, working with **internal manufacturing** and **test teams**. This role offers the chance to be part of rapid space station development with a **hardware-rich, low-cost approach**.

You'll develop EMI-EMC requirements for Vast's next-generation space stations, working with cross-functional teams to guide design and test practices. Your work will directly support the qualification of spacecraft systems for human-rated missions. **You'll contribute to a culture of extreme ownership** and ensure **compliance with MIL-STD-461** standards.

You'll **lead an avionics engineering team** to design and deploy state-of-the-art systems for **human-rated space stations**. Your work will directly impact mission success by delivering reliable hardware for extreme environments. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with team leadership at a pioneering space company.

You'll design **high-performance rocket engine turbomachinery** for Vast's E-2 small launcher. Your core impact will be completing **flight engine design** and transitioning from development to production. This role offers the chance to work on **the world's highest performing engine** for small launchers.

You'll develop **fault-tolerant code** for safety-critical systems on next-generation space stations. You'll integrate flight code with avionics hardware in a **hardware-rich, low-cost** environment. This role offers the chance to work on **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**.

You'll support system-level design and modeling of spacecraft communications systems at Vast, a company building next-generation space stations. Your core impact will involve generating requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level analysis for **artificial gravity space stations**. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate avionics, structures, and software for missions like Haven-1.

You'll design and develop innovative material solutions for crew-facing hardware and interiors of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Your work will directly impact **safety, usability, and comfort** in microgravity and artificial gravity environments. This role stands out for its hands-on prototyping and collaboration with Industrial Design and Supplier Quality teams.

You'll define the look, feel, and function of **next-generation space habitats** and **human-centered interior environments** for astronauts. You'll translate technical requirements and human factors into production-ready hardware for a commercial space station company. **This role offers the chance to shape the physical experience of living and working in space**.

You'll develop advanced polymer materials for **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations** at Vast. Your focus on toxicity and contamination control will **ensure a safe environment for crew members in orbit**. This role directly supports the world's first commercial space station.

You'll own avionics hardware from cradle to grave for **human-rated space stations**. Your work will directly impact **crew safety** and **mission success**. This role offers the chance to **design flight PCBs** for a rapidly growing space company.

You'll support the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations by defining security requirements and test efforts. You'll interact with cross-functional teams to coordinate **security architecture** and **compliance with NIST 800-53**. This role is critical for ensuring safe space operations.

You'll perform **radiographic testing** on components for next-generation space stations, ensuring quality and safety. Your work directly supports Vast's mission to enable a permanent human presence in space.

You'll design and build test systems for avionics hardware on **next-generation space stations**. You'll ensure **reliable performance through automated testing** and debug complex systems. This role offers the chance to **contribute to human space exploration** at a rapidly growing company.

You'll **develop environmental test fixtures** and **optimize manufacturing processes** for advanced avionics systems supporting **human-rated space stations**. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful assembly and integration of avionics components.

You'll support the development of systems for **fabrication and testing of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. You'll plan and execute vehicle-level tests and act as test director. This role offers the chance to work on **next-generation space stations** at a company that already operates its own spacecraft.

You'll own full-cycle recruiting across multiple technical roles at Vast, a pioneering space station company. Your core impact will be building the teams that design and build artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This role stands out for its direct contribution to **space exploration** and a **mission-driven environment**.

You'll support the development of systems for **building and testing human-rated space stations**. You'll ensure operations are unblocked and solve complex production issues. This role combines hands-on integration with engineering collaboration.

You'll design and develop **battery electronics** for human-rated space stations, taking end-to-end ownership from specification through validation. You'll drive **system-level reliability** through failure analysis and environmental qualification. This role offers the chance to work on **next-generation space systems** at a pioneering startup.

You'll support the development of systems for **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations** in a collaborative team environment. Your work enables **advanced microgravity research and manufacturing** for Vast's next-generation space stations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a **mission pioneering permanent human presence in space**.

You'll lead **executive-level recruiting** for a **space station development company**, partnering with leadership to fill critical roles across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions. You'll design scalable search strategies and deliver a high-touch candidate experience.

You'll own **end-to-end full-cycle recruiting** for corporate roles at a **fast-paced space startup**. You'll partner closely with hiring managers to define requirements, source top talent, and deliver a **high-quality candidate experience** that directly supports Vast's mission of building human-rated space stations.

You'll join the Structural Dynamics team to generate frequency-based design and test requirements for Vast's artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You'll derive **internal load and environment requirements** from system-level inputs and lead **vibration and shock verification** efforts. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space station development with a rapidly growing team at the only operational commercial space station company.

You'll assemble, install, and test **flight hardware** for next-generation space stations. Your work on precision assemblies and pressure systems will directly support the **construction of artificial-gravity human-rated spacecraft**. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge space technology in a fast-paced production environment.

You'll own the design of primary and secondary structures for large-scale space stations at Vast. You will **develop understanding of static and dynamic loads** and **drive design decisions** for human-rated spacecraft. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology with a mission to enable permanent human presence in space.

You'll design and build **scalable backend services** and **mission-critical security systems** for next-generation space stations. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for backend architecture and security at scale.

You'll lead a team of manufacturing engineers supporting environmental test (vibration, thermal, TVAC, burn-in) for **next-generation space stations**. Your work will directly impact the **development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations** for Vast.

You'll own the design of primary and secondary structures for **human-rated space stations**, using an **incremental, hardware-rich approach**. You'll perform mechanical design, analysis, and follow hardware through manufacturing, directly contributing to humanity's permanent presence in space.

You'll lead the additive manufacturing team for **next-generation space stations**, developing systems for **artificial-gravity human-rated habitats**. You'll manage process development, qualification, and hardware prototyping to ensure on-time delivery.

You'll lead **enterprise talent development programs** and **scale manager capability** across the organization. You'll own strategy, design, and execution of high-impact programs like Manager Development, Coaching, and Engagement. This role offers the chance to shape leadership effectiveness at a cutting-edge space station company.

You'll support daily office and operational needs for a cutting-edge space station company. You'll assist with equipment staging, workspace readiness, and event setups to keep teams operational. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll support onsite training and administer the Learning Management System at Vast, a company building next-generation space stations. Your work ensures crew readiness for our **commercial space station** and supports talent development programs. This role offers a chance to contribute to **humanity's future in space**.

You'll operate CNC press brakes and rollers to form **high-end aerospace aluminum and steels** for human-rated space stations, collaborating with engineering to improve formability. Your work directly supports **Vast's mission** to build next-generation space stations, with the opportunity to train other technicians. This role offers a chance to contribute to **pioneering space exploration** at a rapidly growing company.

You'll design and fabricate tools and fixtures to support **mechanical assembly** of next-generation space stations, working in a fast-paced R&D environment. Your core impact will be translating evolving build requirements into practical tooling solutions that ensure precision and quality. This role stands out for directly contributing to **human-rated spacecraft** development at a pioneering commercial space station company.

You'll monitor security systems and respond to incidents at an **aerospace facility**, ensuring the safety of employees and assets. Your work will directly support **space station operations** and **crisis management**. This role offers the chance to contribute to next-generation space exploration.

You'll **support the development and testing** of human-rated space stations and rocket engines. You will **build and maintain test facility electrical systems** and perform hazardous test operations. This fixed-term role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You'll support the development of systems for human-rated space stations, coordinating vendor relationships and managing marketing operations. Your work will directly contribute to Vast's mission of enabling permanent human presence in space through **next-generation space stations**.

You'll build and maintain test facilities for **human-rated space stations** at Vast. Your work will directly support **propulsion system testing** including cryogenics and high-pressure systems. This role offers the chance to contribute to **commercial space station development** from the ground up.

You'll **take extreme ownership** of large-impact initiatives supporting spacecraft operations ground procedures and flight rules. Your work will directly contribute to **safe operations** of newly launched spacecraft and crewed missions. This role offers the chance to shape mission operations at a pioneering commercial space station company.

You'll be the responsible engineer for the Haven-1 Primary Structure test stand at Vast, supporting the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You'll lead **hazardous static load testing** and serve as the **subject matter expert for hydraulics systems**. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space station hardware.

You'll support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You'll design and operate **secure cloud environments** for in-flight missions and drive **reliability engineering** for mission software services. This role builds the technical foundation for a DevOps organization at Vast.

You'll provide **help desk support** and maintain enterprise resources for the development of **artificial-gravity human-rated space stations**. You'll resolve incidents using ITSM tools and perform workstation upgrades. This role offers a chance to contribute to space exploration with a team that launched the first operational commercial space station.

You'll own the design and development of **environmental and thermal control systems** for Vast's artificial-gravity space station. Your work will directly impact the success of next-generation human-rated spacecraft, from initial design trades to validated systems. This role offers the chance to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, hardware-rich environment.

You'll lead UX/UI design for **mission operations tools** that enable next-generation space stations. You'll translate complex technical workflows into **intuitive interfaces** used by engineers and astronauts. This role directly impacts the success of Vast's commercial space station program.

You'll join the Operational Excellence team to improve **manufacturing operations** and **production workflows** for next-generation space stations. Your core impact will be analyzing data to identify inefficiencies and supporting **lean manufacturing initiatives** that reduce waste and increase throughput.

You'll own the design and development of **thermal control systems** for artificial-gravity space stations, from initial trades to validated hardware. Your work will directly enable **continuous human presence in space**. This role offers hands-on impact across the full lifecycle in a fast-paced space startup.

You'll lead a team of propulsion and thermal analysts for **next-generation space stations** at Vast, driving structural, fluids, and thermal analysis for **human-rated spacecraft**. Your work directly impacts the design and certification of systems for permanent space habitats. This role offers the chance to shape analysis standards in a fast-paced aerospace company.

You'll own the manufacturing development and build execution of **environmental control and life support systems** for Vast's artificial-gravity space stations. Your work will directly enable a **continuous human presence in space**. This role combines hands-on fabrication with cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced aerospace environment.