GNC Program Manager
6 days ago
Vast is seeking a highly skilled GNC Program Director to join our team in Long Beach, California. As a key member of our space systems development team, you will play a critical role in designing and building artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
The successful candidate will work closely with leadership to set goals, objectives, and performance metrics for the GNC team. They will also lead requirements gathering and systems engineering functions to support ongoing missions.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a similar discipline and 8+ years of space industry engineering experience.
Benefits include:
- Salary ranging from $184,900 - $245,100 USD per year
- Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Vast is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from qualified candidates.
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