VAST Data (greenhouse) Opportunities

Full Job Description

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. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an EMI-EMC Test Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Help build and maintain our EMI-EMC test capabilities from the ground up.

• Support hiring for EMI-EMC technician and engineering roles.

• Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics.

• Work directly with cross functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test.

• Develop EMI-EMC test procedures.

• Support EMI-EMC test of Vast spacecraft and components.

• Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMC relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in an EMI-EMC related role.

• 7+ years of experience in MIL-STD-461 / DO-160 test.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with software development for EMI-EMC test automation.

• Experience with space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding.

• Characterization of shielding effectiveness for harnessing and spacecraft structures.

• Electronics prototyping skills such as soldering, breadboarding, troubleshooting with common lab equipment

• Experience with digital communications buses such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc.

• Background in electromagnetics, triboelectrification, and plasma effects in spacecraft systems.

• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Range:

EMI-EMC Specialist I: $40-$57/hour

EMI-EMC Specialist II: $44-$63/hour

Pay Range: California

$40—$63 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 BENEFITS

Base 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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.