Senior System Architect, Lunar
Core
Define and maintain end-to-end system architecture for Vast's Lunar ecosystem, translating NASA Moon Base requirements into executable designs for surface habitats, power, communications, and crew systems.
Role type
Senior System Architect (Lunar Programs)
Builds
Lunar surface habitats, power and energy systems, communications/PNT, logistics, and crew systems for the Lunar ecosystem
Domain
Space exploration, Lunar infrastructure, NASA Moon Base program
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering, spacecraft subsystems integration, architecture trade studies, requirements management, interface control documents, system budgeting (mass/power/thermal), risk mitigation, technical leadership
Preferred skills
Lunar engineering programs, NASA/government customer experience, design reviews (PDR/CDR), crewed systems in extreme environments, fast-paced startup environment, program/stand-up experience
Technologies
NASA Moon Base architecture, Artemis architecture, human-rating standards, ECLSS, avionics, power systems, flight software
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end system architecture for Lunar ecosystem; Translate NASA mission needs into system requirements and interface control documents; Perform architecture trade studies across mission design and surface element sizing; Adapt Haven Station technologies to lunar environment; Collaborate with engineering teams to decompose architecture into subsystem designs; Develop and manage system budgets; Identify architecture-level risks and drive mitigation strategies; Represent Vast's lunar architecture with external partners and support business development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
