CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer - Satellites

Long Beach, CAFull-time$121k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
On-siteU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Design and build high-power satellite avionics systems for Vast's space station and satellite product lines.

Role type

Senior Avionics Systems Engineer

Builds

High-power satellites and space station components

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Systems

Required skills

Avionics design, System-level integration, Unit-level testing, Systems engineering principles, Lifecycle development, Fault tolerance analysis, Electrical schematics interpretation, Test equipment operation, Root-cause analysis, Autonomous behavior architecture

Preferred skills

Flight software interface definition, Power/GNC/RF/Propulsion subsystem design, High-reliability electronics for aerospace, Electrical manufacturing analysis, Technical communication

Technologies

Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Network analyzers, Power supplies

Responsibilities

Define detailed systems design including interfaces and reliability compliance, Collaborate on requirements and system trades, Architect autonomous behaviors and fault responses, Develop system-level verification plans, Evaluate vehicle health and perform real-time troubleshooting, Mentor fellow engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC