or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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
As a Pre-Sales Engineer at Vast, you will act as the technical liaison between the engineering team and prospective customers, translating complex engineering concepts into understandable terms. Your role involves answering technical questions, operating simulation tools to model satellite performance, and collaborating with the Business Development team throughout the sales cycle. You will also represent the engineering perspective in customer-facing situations and contribute to the development of internal tools for technical engagements.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience partnering with or operating alongside system engineering leads on complex technical systems
- Some proficiency building or working with simulation/analysis tools evaluating system performance, power dynamics, or similar engineering tradeoffs
- Proficiency with AI tools and their application to engineering or analysis workflows
- Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills; comfortable operating as a trusted technical advisor in front of customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts for non-technical or mixed audiences
Nice to have
- Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
- Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
- Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
- Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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
- Travel requirement of up to 50% of the time
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- Specific certifications may be required
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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