Vast is looking for a
Haven Certification Engineer, reporting to the
Senior Manager of Haven Certification, to support certification planning and execution for Haven and ensure certification is verified through test, analysis, demonstration, and inspection.
This will be a
full-time,
exempt position located in our
Long Beach location. This is a unique opportunity to develop and execute the V&V and Certification strategies for the first-ever fully private human-rated spacecraft.
Responsibilities/Engineer I: - Track completion of certification requirements for Haven systems
- Maintain certification artifact databases and verification status
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure certification artifacts are properly addressed
- Support development of certification documentation and compliance matrices
- Assist in identifying certification risks and issues
- Participate in verification activities including test and analysis reviews
- Support certification milestone preparation
Responsibilities/Engineer II: - Track certification artifacts and drive closure across engineering teams
- Develop verification and validation plans for certification artifacts
- Coordinate certification activities across systems engineering, test, and mission operations
- Participate in vehicle level testing and demonstrations
- Identify certification risks and issues early and develop mitigation strategies
- Prepare certification evidence packages and documentation
Minimum Qualifications/Engineer I:- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience
Minimum Qualifications/Engineer II:- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 3-5 years of hands-on engineering experience
Preferred Skills & Experience/Engineer I:- Experience with NASA standards or commercial human spaceflight programs
- Experience supporting certification reviews and flight readiness processes
- Familiarity with requirements or database management tools
- Internship or project experience with spacecraft systems
Preferred Skills & Experience/Engineer II:- Experience with NASA standards or commercial human spaceflight programs
- Experience supporting certification reviews and flight readiness processes
- Experience as a Responsible Engineer completing verification on flight hardware
Pay Range: California
$86,100-$159,467 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, 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. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
