Solar Array Engineer
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $110,000 - $140,000
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
- Yes 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
As a Solar Array Engineer at Vast, you will be responsible for defining requirements and trade architectures for solar arrays, selecting materials and vendors, and developing processes for solar cell production. You will also test designs to AIAA standards, troubleshoot issues throughout the product lifecycle, and collaborate with various engineering teams for integration. Participation in design reviews and technical documentation for both internal and NASA deliverables is also a key aspect of the role.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Experience working with design, manufacture and verification of photovoltaics or similar composite structures
Nice to have
- Experience in the space industry, including developing, building, and testing solar arrays
- Experience with space solar design and guidelines such as AIAA S111, S112
- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Design work in recent versions of NX, Teamcenter
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends required for critical mission milestones
- Salary range provided, but compensation is based on experience and capability
- Access to information subject to U.S. export controls, requiring U.S. person status
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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