# Senior System Architect, Lunar 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: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4708948006?gh_jid=4708948006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-senior-system-architect-lunar/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused
- Experience owning system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces across the full lifecycle, from concept development through design reviews
- Strong working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their interactions (power, thermal, life support, avionics, communications, structures)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical trades clearly to executives, customers, and engineers
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Tags: Lunar