Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Technical Project Manager, Software reporting to the Manager, Technical Projects, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This person will lead the cross-functional development and execution of the systems that will be required for the development of Haven-1 and future products.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

Leverage technical experience to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish with extreme ownership, managing multiple critical development of hardware, software, and artifacts for product and mission success across departments, including electrical, mechanical, industrial design, and mission operations
Drive and support product development success by prioritizing safety and quality of product while maintaining a tight timeline and partnering with internal and external stakeholders
Act as a single point of contact for driving progress and managing scope, schedule, cost, and priorities across various technical development projects. Report status and risk to program stakeholders
Ensure schedules and program documents are complete, current and available for staff and leadership review using concise and effective communication
Apply first principles approach to problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision making
Demonstrate and lead with urgency across all initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering fields
Preferred: Master’s Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering fields
3+ years of demonstrated successful contributions in an engineering discipline and capacity, demonstrating expertise and contributions to the software/hardware interface (i.e. computer programming, design, analysis, manufacturing, or UI/UX) of products
1+ years of cross functional technical leadership (i.e. project engineering, product management, systems engineering, or engineering management)
Demonstrated successful contributions to end-to-end product lifecycle management
Experience with project management and reporting tools (i.e., MS Project, SmartSheet, JIRA, Confluence)

Preferred Skills & Experience

Demonstrated success in delivering at least one product to market as a technical contributor or lead
Demonstrated NPI experience or development and delivery of space flight software and hardware preferred
Experience and acumen across business units in addition to engineering disciplines