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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Production · first seen 2026-08-12
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About Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Haven Demo became the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft in 2025. Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027. Vast also announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging space station components.

The Role

You will report to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC and support the development of systems for human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Long Beach, California.

Responsibilities

  • Implement tailored MIL-STD-461 test methods and test requirements at the on-site EMC test facility and at remote locations
  • Develop EMI-EMC test procedures and methodology used at Vast
  • Perform EMI-EMC development and qualification testing of Vast spacecraft and components
  • Perform measurements including bonding resistance, shielding effectiveness, magnetic and electric field strength, RF voltage and current using laboratory test equipment
  • Manage test resources such as equipment and facilities with scheduling tools and calibration processes
  • Contribute to extreme ownership culture by explaining test purposes clearly to hardware engineers and leaders, and relating tests to human-rated spacecraft applications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in EMI-EMC test related role
  • Deep understanding of MIL-STD-461, DO-160, CISPR or similar EMC test standards

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline
  • In-depth knowledge of laboratory test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, conducted susceptibility waveform generators, milliohm and megaohm meters
  • Experience working with spacecraft and flight hardware in cleanroom or payload integration environments
  • Experience with test equipment automation in TILE!, ELEKTRA, or Python
  • Strong accountability, integrity, excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to teach people of diverse backgrounds about EMI-EMC testing

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Compensation

  • Senior EMI-EMC Test Engineer: $147,600 to $209,520
  • Staff EMI-EMC Test Engineer: $175,480 to $249,096
  • Base salary varies based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand

Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 20+ days vacation for exempt staff with annual cash-out option; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; and free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner with subsidized lunch.

Export Control

The hired person will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or asylees and refugees with such status granted (not pending).