Principal Engineer

1 week ago

Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
About Vast

Vast is a pioneering company dedicated to contributing to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. Our mission is to build artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Haven Demo Vehicle Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to lead the development of the Haven Demo spacecraft. As the ultimate owner and responsible engineer, you will oversee the spacecraft's build, integration, test, launch, on-orbit operations, and deorbit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop the overall program schedule, product definition, technical and performance trades, resource definition, and mission success.
  • Report overall program status and critical path items to management, executives, and the department for alignment.
  • Translate design intent and goals into various design teams' language and communicate effectively with the greater public and production teams.
  • Identify and own projects and processes that improve overall program success and progress.
  • Work cross-functionally to clear roadblocks and keep the program moving.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or physics-related discipline.
  • 8+ years of spacecraft/payload design, test, and delivery experience.
  • Multi-disciplinary experience working with avionics, propulsion, structures, software, thermal, and operations.
  • Program/project engineering experience.
  • Previous experience managing technical teams.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Delivered a spacecraft program to orbit successfully meeting mission objectives.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary project management across multiple departments.
  • Experience developing and presenting executive summaries of status to drive decision-making.
  • 5+ years of experience managing projects.
Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Compensation and Benefits

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks. These include 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives.

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