Jobs at Vast
Vast is a San Francisco‑based AI‑driven ad‑tech platform that delivers hyper‑personalized video ads to millions of users worldwide. Since its 2016 launch, the company has grown from a lean startup to a $200 million revenue engine, serving more than 500 global advertisers across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Vast’s talent pool includes software engineers, data scientists, product managers, UX designers, infrastructure specialists, and sales engineers. The hiring process blends technical coding challenges, system‑design interviews, and behavioral assessments that emphasize impact, ownership, and collaboration. Employees enjoy flexible work arrangements, a generous equity package, and a culture that rewards experimentation through quarterly hackathons and internal tech talks.
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Senior Avionics Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Feb 27, 2023
Vast is a company focused on expanding humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. They are looking for a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the development of the Avionics and Power systems for an artificial-gravity human-rated space station. The role requires experience in circuit board design, electronic components, wire harnesses, and electrical test equipment. The ideal candidate should have experience with electrical schematic capture software and designing enclosures for electronics.
Structures Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: El Segundo
Posted Jan 05, 2023
Vast is a company founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. They are looking for a Structures Engineer to help design and develop an artificial gravity space station in low Earth orbit. The role involves CAD and FEA software, mechanical design, and analysis. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics, and 3+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software. Preferred qualifications include leadership experience, experience designing structures for high-performance vehicles, and proactive problem-solving skills.
Senior Structures Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Feb 01, 2023
Vast is looking for a Structures Engineer to help design and develop an artificial gravity space station. The company is building space stations to enable manufacturing and habitation in LEO and is looking for talented engineers to join their team.
Senior Propulsion/Fluids Systems Analyst
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Jan 31, 2023
Vast is a company that aims to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. They are building artificial gravity space stations and developing propulsion, life support, and thermal control systems for use in Low Earth Orbit. The company is looking for engineers with experience in CFD software and thermo-hydraulic analysis software to join their team.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Jan 31, 2023
Vast is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to help with the design and maintenance of CAD models for their artificial gravity space station. The company is building space stations to enable manufacturing and habitation in LEO and is looking for talented people to join their team.
Senior Ground Software Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Feb 27, 2023
Vast is a company focused on expanding humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. They are building artificial gravity space stations to enable manufacturing and habitation in LEO. The company is looking for a Software Engineer to develop and support software solutions for complex engineering problems across their family of space stations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a STEM discipline, or 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior Industrial Designer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Jan 31, 2023
Vast is looking for a Sr. Industrial Designer to help visualize, build and refine their artificial gravity space station. The company is building space stations to enable manufacturing and habitation in LEO and is looking for talented people to join their team.
Senior Software Engineer, Engineering Operations
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Feb 01, 2023
Vast is a space company aiming to enable manufacturing and habitation in LEO with artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to create and deliver software systems for core engineering operations. The role involves making formative technical decisions, aligning with the company's direction, and implementing technology trends.
Senior Life Support Systems Engineer (ECLSS)
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Feb 01, 2023
Vast is a space technology company focused on enabling manufacturing and habitation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). They are building artificial gravity space stations and seeking a Life Support Systems Engineer to develop novel solutions. The role involves design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing of critical components for future astronauts and passengers.
Controller
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Jan 31, 2023
Vast is a company that aims to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. They are building artificial gravity space stations and are looking for talented people to join their team.
Thermal Analyst
Company: Vast
Location: El Segundo
Posted Jan 05, 2023
Vast is a space company aiming to enable manufacturing and habitation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Thermal Engineer/Analyst to support their efforts. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with at least 5+ years of professional experience. Preferred skills include experience with spacecraft thermal systems, aerospace standard design tools, and space vehicle thermal design. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.