$164K – $232.8K/yr
Role overview
Job description
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and w
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- Source: Vast's official careers site (via Greenhouse) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- Posted 4 Jun 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline 6+ years of spacecraft GNC or ADCS development experience GNC algorithm development experience for spacecraft — attitude determination, control law design, actuator management Experience with reaction wheels or CMGs — actuator sizing, control allocation, momentum management Built and validated 6DOF spacecraft simulations Pointing budget development and allocation across sensor/actuator chains HITL test environment design and execution Comfortable working from architecture trades through flight software implementation Strong dynamics and controls fundamentals Preferred
Department · Satellites
Hiring company
Vast
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