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Director, Mission Engineering & Management

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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 Director of Mission Engineering & Management at Vast will oversee program and mission execution for a new constellation-ready spacecraft bus product line, starting with a 10-satellite demo launch. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, customer relationships, and launch campaign planning, while collaborating closely with the Director of Engineering to ensure mission success. The position requires a strong focus on system-level requirements and interfaces, as well as effective communication with both internal teams and external customers.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or defense
  • 3+ years of program management, mission engineering, or systems engineering leadership experience
  • Experience running satellite or complex hardware delivery programs
  • Strong systems engineering background
  • Experience managing multi-unit builds

Nice to have

  • Able to obtain a security clearance
  • Launch campaign experience
  • Payload accommodation and ICD negotiation experience
  • Experience with launch site facility operations
  • Spectrum licensing and regulatory coordination

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on experience and skills
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced, lean programs may require adaptability
  • Role involves significant customer interaction and negotiation
  • Potential security clearance requirement may limit candidate pool

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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