Minimum Qualifications/Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience

Minimum Qualifications/Engineer II:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 3–5 years of hands-on engineering experience

Preferred Skills & Experience/Engineer I:

• Experience with NASA standards or commercial human spaceflight programs
• Experience supporting certification reviews and flight readiness processes
• Familiarity with requirements or database management tools
• Internship or project experience with spacecraft systems

Preferred Skills & Experience/Engineer II:

• Experience with NASA standards or commercial human spaceflight programs
• Experience supporting certification reviews and flight readiness processes
• Experience as a Responsible Engineer completing verification on flight hardware

Pay Range: California

$86,100

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$159,467 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.