Jobs at Vast

Designs and maintains Python-based automated test systems for flight-critical avionics hardware. Responsibilities include integrating instrumentation and data acquisition equipment, managing test software through qualification and acceptance, troubleshooting anomalies, performing root cause analysis, documenting systems, enhancing automation frameworks, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with hardware, avionics, and test engineering teams. The role supports human-rated space station systems and may require evening or weekend work during mission milestones.

Build, architect, and maintain Vast’s high-performance computing infrastructure for aerospace engineering analysis. Responsibilities include cluster lifecycle management, patching, performance optimization, reliability, application and user onboarding, and integration with NX/Teamcenter design workflows. The role supports engineering teams using structural, mechanical, dynamic, and computational fluid dynamics analyses, while leading HPC initiatives from concept through production deployment.

Manages the Avionics and Power Systems Engineering team developing human-rated space station and satellite systems. Responsibilities include hiring and mentoring engineers, defining system architecture and fault management strategies, leading requirements decomposition, FMECA, verification and validation campaigns, configuration control, interface documentation, and integration and test activities. The role also drives technical decisions, milestone documentation, and cross-functional execution for complex aerospace programs.

Supports hands-on engine assembly, integration, testing, and transition from development to production. Creates assembly procedures, manufacturing plans, work instructions, and test plans; collaborates with design teams and technicians; resolves shop-floor blockers and nonconformances; procures tooling; and drives continuous improvement in aerospace engine manufacturing.

Lead end-to-end proposal development for high-power satellite bus opportunities supporting defense, intelligence, Space Force, and commercial customers. Own win strategies, schedules, compliance matrices, proposal volumes, color team reviews, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, business development, legal, contracts, finance, and leadership. Manage classified proposal efforts in SCIFs, support negotiations and awards, and improve proposal processes. The role requires extensive defense proposal experience, satellite mission systems knowledge, and TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Coordinates the movement, tracking, handling, and completion of parts and assemblies across the manufacturing shop floor. Works with purchasing, logistics, engineering, planning, procurement, and manufacturing leadership to prevent shortages, resolve issues, meet production metrics, manage inventory returns, and maintain accurate MRP data. Requires safe part handling, status communication, and support for outsourced production activities.

Develop spacecraft mechanisms from concept through flight, including motorized assemblies, linkages, spring and damper systems, rotating hardware, and crew-operated assemblies. Design, analyze, build, test, and iterate hardware while owning critical spacecraft systems. Collaborate with production teams, technicians, engineers, vendors, and managers to translate designs into flight hardware and support rapid prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement.

Designs, deploys, and maintains Linux workstations and servers. Develops Puppet configuration management, creates Ubuntu imaging processes, resolves Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical issues, supports hardware and software developers, and assists with infrastructure automation using Terraform. The role also contributes to identity and access management, patching, system security, documentation, and scalable workstation and infrastructure operations.

Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, demand forecasts, capacity analyses, and inventory plans. Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and adherence to production deadlines. Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks and schedule deviations, implement corrective actions, reduce excess inventory and lead times, and drive continuous process improvement.

Performs precision cleaning, chemical processing, cleanliness verification, sample collection, and process monitoring in pre-clean and cleanroom environments. Maintains traceability, chemical and consumables inventory, equipment condition, documentation, and lab cleanliness. Troubleshoots processing issues, adjusts chemistry based on analytical data, supports continuous improvement, operates a Jib Crane, and uses laser marking equipment. Requires careful handling of chemicals and industrial equipment, adherence to safety protocols, and occasional evening or weekend work.

Designs brand materials across events, presentations, RFPs, illustrations, graphics, and key art. Maintains and extends design systems, develops layouts and typography, translates messaging into creative, handles production work, presents rationale to stakeholders, and manages multiple fast-moving projects while maintaining brand consistency and quality.

Supports indirect procurement through purchase order placement, open-order management, supplier onboarding and monitoring, compliance documentation, issue resolution, RMA processing, billing discrepancy management, and data entry or migration. The role helps maintain audit readiness, resolve supply chain issues, and manage daily procurement operations while supporting a high-volume space hardware manufacturing environment.

Supports aerospace hardware testing by fabricating, cleaning, activating, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining pressurized ground support equipment and test articles. Executes development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns; maintains laboratory and workshop infrastructure; interprets technical drawings and work instructions. Works with pneumatic, hydraulic, oxygen, refrigerant, vacuum, automation, control, and data acquisition systems supporting life-critical spacecraft hardware.

Develops and validates automated hardware-in-the-loop test systems for satellite and human-rated space-station avionics. Responsibilities include designing test assets, implementing system-level test cases, integrating and commissioning equipment, troubleshooting, leading design reviews, documenting systems, and mentoring engineers. Requires hardware test-system experience, Linux proficiency, electrical test equipment knowledge, root-cause analysis, and technical documentation skills. Preferred experience includes Python or C++, embedded systems, automated testing, space-system protocols, networks, CI/CD, and modular data-acquisition systems.

This 12-week onsite manufacturing engineering internship offers hands-on opportunities to design and build space hardware and software. Interns will work with engineering teams across areas such as additive manufacturing, avionics, industrial engineering, machine shop, materials and processes, mechanical subassemblies, structures, and vehicle testing. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant engineering degree program and demonstrate technical problem-solving, collaboration, and engineering tool proficiency.

A 12-week onsite engineering internship supporting the design, testing, analysis, and development of human-rated space station and infrastructure hardware. Interns may work in ECLSS, propulsion, solar, structures, thermal systems, or related areas. Responsibilities include applying engineering skills to real-world aerospace problems, collaborating across teams, and using CAD and analysis tools. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or master's program and be eligible under U.S. export-control requirements.

Participate in a 12-week, full-time onsite electrical engineering internship developing space station and spacecraft hardware. Interns may work in avionics electrical, avionics testing, EMI/EMC, or radio frequency engineering, applying technical skills to real-world aerospace projects under expert mentorship.

Manufactures and integrates environmental control and life support fluid hardware for human-rated space stations. Responsibilities include defining assembly processes, authoring work instructions, supporting testing, resolving manufacturing and tolerance issues, designing tooling, managing nonconformances, improving production metrics, training technicians, and supporting supplier readiness. The role works hands-on with water, air, thermal, and pressurized gas systems in a shop-floor environment.

Develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, demand forecasts, capacity analyses, and inventory plans. Coordinate with procurement, supply chain, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure material availability and production alignment. Monitor progress, identify bottlenecks and schedule deviations, take corrective actions, and improve processes to reduce inventory and lead times while supporting on-time delivery.

Designs, builds, commissions, and troubleshoots automated avionics test systems for human-rated space stations. Develops component and system test cases, validates results, leads design reviews, documents systems, and supports operator handover. The role also contributes to automated test framework architecture, Hardware-in-the-Loop interfaces, and team-wide debugging and coaching. It requires collaboration with responsible engineers and subject matter experts across spacecraft development.