Senior Mission Operations Engineer - Ground Segment

Vast

Long Beach, California, United States
Base: $137,000 - $195,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
5+ years complex systems operation experience
Cross-functional engineering collaboration
High stress critical thinking abilities
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies

Job Summary

  • Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies.
  • The role involves taking extreme ownership of large impact initiatives to support the safe and successful operations of newly launched spacecraft.
  • Full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, company equity, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies.

Salary

Base: $137,000 - $195,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Full suite including 100% health coverage and vacation cash-out

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years complex systems operation experience
  • Cross-functional engineering collaboration
  • High stress critical thinking abilities
  • 24/7 operational support availability
  • Strong technical leadership skills

Nice-to-have

  • Human spaceflight mission operations experience
  • Mentorship and coaching capabilities
  • Iterative process improvement mindset
  • Software engineering proficiency in C++ or Python
  • Experience building aerospace systems from scratch

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • U.S. person status for export control compliance
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

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