Senior System Architect, Lunar

📋 Description

• Define, develop, and maintain the end-to-end system architecture for Vast's Lunar ecosystem
• Translate NASA Moon Base architecture, mission needs, and human-rating requirements into Vast
• Perform architecture trade studies across mission design, transportation and lander compatibility
• Adapt and extend proven Haven Demo, Haven-1, Haven Station, and Vast Satellite technologies
• Collaborate daily with internal engineering teams — structures, life support (ECLSS), avionics and
• Develop and manage system budgets (mass, power, data, thermal, consumables)

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems
• 6+ years of experience in design ownership, systems integration, test engineering, of which at
• Experience owning system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces across the full
• Strong working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their interactions (power, thermal, life
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical trades clearly to

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business
• Company equity
• 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
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance