Electrical Engineer, Flight Engine Dev Space Habitat

Position: Electrical Engineer, Flight Engine Dev for Space Habitat

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station.

Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Director of E-2 Engineering, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help transition the system from development to production.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible Engineer for the flight engine controller and instrumentation.
• Work with test team to integrate engine controller with test stand.
• Design, build, and test circuit boards and write software for engine controller, throttles, and TVC.
• Procure, calibrate, install, and troubleshoot engine instrumentation.
• Responsible for wiring harnesses and mounting avionics on engine.
• Create electronics schematics and models/drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support.
• Create schematics and document processes.
• Participate in engine testing with our test team and support with troubleshooting as needed.
• Communicate effectively with entire team to regularly provide updates on progress and issues.
• Always follow proper safety procedures and wear personal protective equipment in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience with electronics design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals.
• Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom).
• Electronics and circuit boards.
• Communication (Written, visual, slides).
• Coding (MATLAB, C++, java script, C, Arduino).
• CAD (NX preferred).
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Problem-solving.
• Capable to grow positive, respectful, and professional relationships.
• Willing to make mistakes, take responsibilities, work independently and be transparent about your work.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Work in an outdoor environment exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Ranges:

• Electrical Engineer I: $80,000 - $110,000
• Electrical Engineer II: $100,000 - $145,000

Pay Range:
California $80,000 — $145,000 USD 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: 100% 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, Class Pass credits,…