or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Design Reliability Engineer at Vast will lead technical reviews and oversee the qualification and testing of flight systems for artificial-gravity space habitats. This role involves ensuring engineering standards are met, supporting engineering teams, and refining design processes while collaborating across the organization to improve reliability. The position requires a strong background in engineering and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in responsible engineering, design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, or reliability-focused development
- Demonstrated experience conducting design reviews, qualification reviews, or major change assessments
- Strong communicator and collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to influence at all levels
- Resilient, curious, and committed to continuous learning in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
Nice to have
- Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, Office of the Chief Engineer, or Reliability Engineering roles on complex aerospace systems
- Hands-on experience designing, assembling, integrating, or testing hardware
- Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with fracture control, reliability methodologies, or human-rated hardware standards
- Experience creating engineering standards, review templates, or technical guidance frameworks
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
- Company equity
- 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 for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role may require overtime or weekend work to support critical mission milestones
- Salary range provided, but actual compensation will depend on experience and capability
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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