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Structures Design Reliability Engineer

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

As a Structures Design Reliability Engineer at Vast, you will guide the design, verification, and validation of the Haven-1 space station, ensuring that its structures are reliable and function without failure. Your role involves conducting Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), defining test plans, and collaborating with hardware teams to enhance design robustness. You will also oversee the transition of Haven-1 from design to a fully operational space station ready for human habitation.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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, Physics, or related Engineering discipline
  • 6+ years of related professional work experience in responsible engineering, design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, or reliability-focused development.

Nice to have

  • 10+ years of related professional work experience in responsible engineering, design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, or reliability-focused development.
  • 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.

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
  • The role requires a willingness to work overtime or weekends to meet critical mission milestones
  • Salary range provided, but compensation is calibrated to experience and capability
  • The company is involved in high-stakes aerospace projects, which may involve significant pressure and responsibility

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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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