Senior Systems Engineer - Satellites

Vast (next-generation space stations and space infrastructure company, 1,000+ employees, Haven Station) is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (posted as 'Senior Systems Engineer - Satellites') to support the development of systems required for the design and build of high-power satellites. The engineer functions as responsible engineer for avionics systems across design, integration, test, launch, and operations. Onsite in Long Beach, CA. Salary: $120,540–$209,520 USD. Posted 2026-09-24.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline. • 5+ years of professional or project experience with avionics design, analysis, system level integration, and/or unit level testing. • Experience with systems engineering principles and processes as they relate to spacecraft development. • Experience with lifecycle development as it relates to space systems, including requirement definition, identifying design solutions, integration, validation and verification, qualification, and operation. • Preferred: experience defining, managing, and verifying flight software interfaces; experience with system design and test of subsystems like power, GNC, RF, and propulsion interfaces; experience with high-reliability/fault-tolerant electronics for aerospace or defense applications.