# Pre-Sales Engineer at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4709647006?gh_jid=4709647006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-pre-sales-engineer/

## About the role

Vast is looking for a Pre-Sales Engineer , reporting to the SVP, Satellite Business Development & Commercialization , to support our Satellite Business Development team as the technical bridge between our engineering organization and prospective customers.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience partnering with or operating alongside system engineering leads (e.g., propulsion, payload) on complex technical systems
- Some proficiency building or working with simulation/analysis tools evaluating system performance, power dynamics, or similar engineering tradeoffs
- Proficiency with AI tools and their application to engineering or analysis workflows
- Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills, comfortable operating as a trusted technical advisor in front of customers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts for non-technical or mixed audiences

Tags: Satellite