Senior Avionics Engineer - Motor Controls

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations like Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, to enable continuous human presence, advanced microgravity research, and a new space economy. As Senior Avionics Engineer - Motor Controls, support the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations with mission-critical, vertically integrated products.

Design new and sustaining engineering for motor control and power electronics products used in human-rated spacecraft. Take end-to-end responsible engineering ownership with a multidisciplinary team through requirements capture, design, manufacturing, test, integration, and on-orbit operation. Excel in professional written and verbal communication plus documentation of work.

Join an excellent team of engineers tackling one of the most challenging problems—human spaceflight—in a high-paced startup environment. Collaborate effectively and manage projects to execute missions safely and on time. Work with the most talented people on Earth committed to furthering space exploration for humanity.

This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a startup, helping define engineering processes while doing hands-on development for space applications. Contribute to permanent human presence in space by 2030 through Haven modules. Vertically integrate motor controls for government, corporate, and private customers.