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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Vast, Inc
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $112,340.0 - $159,468.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Scripting, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/systems-engineer-vast-8833204

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
 * 2+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at least 1+ years are systems engineering focused

Preferred Skills & Experience:

 * Experience in Responsible Engineering, Systems Engineering, or technical leadership roles on complex aerospace systems
 * Comprehensive understanding of at least one core engineering discipline (Structures, Thermal, Avionics, Power, Flight Software, etc.)
 * Hands-on experience with requirements and/or project management tools
 * Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR) and verification campaigns
 * Strong cross-disciplinary communication and technical leadership skills
 * Strong systems-level intuition and the ability to create, own and drive systems engineering processes
 * Background with spacecraft, aircraft, launch vehicles, or other mission- or safety-critical systems
 * Familiarity with industry standards that drive space systems design and test
 * Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, Excel) and familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Additional Requirements:

 * Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

## Description

Technical Excellence: Lead the technical foundation of all design baselines through requirements definition, management, and traceability through major design reviews and verification campaigns

 * Oversee the technical management of all products across multiple engineering disciplines, and drive product readiness and maturity through major milestones
 * Establish and maintain product breakdown structures and engineering lifecycle documentation throughout the program
 * Own the definition of verification & validation (V&V) plans to ensure high technical quality of inputs, outputs, and success criteria
 * Review design implementations against requirements and drive resolution of non-compliances

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead company-wide guidance and standard on systems engineering principles. Influence technical decision-making and configuration changes that are comprehensive and consistent across all engineering disciplines

 * Excel in communication of engineering progress through major milestones to drive strategic planning for responsible engineers, engineering managers, and program leaders
 * Collaborate with design and flight reliability teams on making informed decisions based on mission risks, hazards, and functional performance of systems

Process Ownership: Drive streamlining systems engineering processes that enables both rapid iteration and development, as well as methodical planning of design compliance and traceability to technical and programmatic requirements
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 + Pioneer tools and systems that track key technical sources of truth across the program throughout all changes and milestones


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