Vast
Systems Engineer
$112K–$159K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Jul 30, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in design ownership, systems integration, or test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Develops and manages systems engineering baselines, requirements, verification, and technical processes for human-rated commercial space stations.
What you'll do
- Lead requirements definition, management, traceability, and verification planning through design reviews and verification campaigns.
- Manage product technical readiness across engineering disciplines and review designs for compliance with requirements.
- Guide systems engineering practices, coordinate cross-functional technical decisions, and improve processes and tools for tracking technical information.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, or test engineering, including at least 1+ years focused on systems engineering.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Nice to have
- Experience in systems engineering or technical leadership on complex aerospace systems; spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicle, or other mission- or safety-critical systems background.
- Hands-on experience with requirements or project management tools; experience leading design reviews and verification campaigns; scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel).
Pay
$112,340 — $159,468 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB, Excel, Tableau
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