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
As a Systems Engineer at Vast, you will lead the technical foundation for the design and build of the world's first human-rated commercial space stations. Your role involves overseeing product readiness across multiple engineering disciplines, defining verification and validation plans, and ensuring compliance with design requirements. You will also drive process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage mission risks and performance.
- 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, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, with at least 1+ years focused on systems engineering
Nice to have
- Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership roles on complex aerospace systems
- Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with requirements and/or project management tools
- Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns
- Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills
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
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends required to support critical mission milestones
- Salary range provided, but compensation is calibrated based on experience and capability
- Role involves significant cross-disciplinary collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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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