Senior Design Reliability Engineer

Vast

Long Beach, United States
Base: $137,000 - $195,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
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Technical leadership in design reviews
Oversee qualification and test completeness
Architect and guardian of engineering standards
** Vast is seeking a Senior Design Reliability Engineer to support the development of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time position at their Long Beach location involves technical leadership in design reviews, ensuring reliability in systems engineering, and promoting engineering excellence. **

Job Summary

  • Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space.
  • The Senior Design Reliability Engineer will lead technical reviews, oversee qualification and test completeness, and serve as the architect of Vast’s engineering standards.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, company equity, and subsidized meals.

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** Vast is seeking a Senior Design Reliability Engineer to support the development of artificial-gravity space stations. This full-time position at their Long Beach location involves technical leadership in design reviews, ensuring reliability in systems engineering, and promoting engineering excellence. **

Salary

Base: $137,000 - $195,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: company equity; Benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical leadership in design reviews
  • Oversee qualification and test completeness
  • Architect and guardian of engineering standards
  • Build and steward engineering rigor processes
  • Cross-functional influence for reliability

Nice-to-have

  • Deep engineering intuition
  • High emotional intelligence and diplomacy
  • Resilient and curious mindset
  • Familiarity with human-rated standards

Key Requirements

  • 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
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends

Work Rights

Must be a 'U.S. person' or eligible for deemed export licensing

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