Senior Mission Operations Engineer - Ground Segment

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 a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to become a foundational member of the Ground Segment group [... source excerpt omitted ...] d other ground processes and collaborate with the Mission Systems Engineering & Ground Software Engineering teams to implement them Work closely with Mission Management to ensure customer requirements are translated to a Concept of Operations that balances all needs Mentor & coach junior Mission Operations Engineers, offering guidance and recommendations to ongoing workflows Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, software engineering, or other engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in the operation of complex systems Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines Demonstrated ability to to critically t [... source excerpt omitted ...] ab or Python/Octave Proficiency Proficient at using the command line and scripting languages Strong Technical Writing skills Strong mentorship and leadership skills Additional Requirements: Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones Pay Range: Staff Mission Operations Engineer: $162,000 - $230,000 Senior Mission Operations Engineer: $137,000 - 195,000 Pay Range: California $137,000—$230,000 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