# Staff Design Reliability 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: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4716857006?gh_jid=4716857006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-staff-design-reliability-engineer/

## 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, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in responsible engineering, design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, or reliability-focused development
- Demonstrated experience conducting design reviews, qualification reviews, or major change assessments
- Strong communicator and collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to influence at all levels
- Resilient, curious, and committed to continuous learning in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Tags: Flight Safety & Mission Assurance