Mission Operations Engineer

Vast

2 months ago

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Long Beach, CA

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

Vast is hiring a Mission Operations Engineer to support development of systems for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations and to contribute to mission readiness for Haven-1. The role is aligned with the Crew Operations & Training team and will collaborate across engineering disciplines from early spacecraft design through on-orbit operations. The position is based in Long Beach and supports preparation and certification of mission operations teams and crew training programs. It involves work spanning development, testing, and on-orbit mission support activities.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree (Preferred)U.S. Person

About Vast

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Vast develops next-generation space stations designed to enable long-term living, research, manufacturing, and commercial activity in orbit. The company focuses on building highly capable, modular habitats and infrastructure to support sustained human presence and thriving off Earth. Vast positions its stations as commercial-grade platforms for governments, researchers, industry, and future space travelers, pioneering the next step toward scalable orbital communities.