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VAST

Develops artificial gravity space stations

ECAD/Electronics Librarian

Hardware EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or another CAD-based engineering discipline, plus at least 2 years of work experience in librarian or PCB design roles; alternatively, at least 5 years of work experience in an engineering role in lieu of education.
  • Working experience with Altium or similar ECAD tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Vast’s electronics CAD library using Altium Designer and Altium 365.
  • Monitor library components and maintain lifecycle states.
  • Create, modify, and review components, symbols, and footprints as requested by design teams.
  • Ensure footprint compliance with relevant IPC standards.
  • Modify and integrate 3D part models with 2D footprints.
  • Define, enforce, and manage library standards, including naming conventions, parameter sets, dictionaries, lifecycle states, and revision control.
  • Support engineers in proper part selection and use of library components.
  • Create and maintain reuse blocks, drawing templates, and component templates.
  • Perform library reviews to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with IPC, NASA, and Vast standards.
  • Drive consistency across projects by enforcing repeatable design practices.
  • Iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and manufacturing input.
  • Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic design environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-2221, IPC-7351, and IPC-A-610.
  • Any IPC certifications.
  • Working experience with Siemens NX or SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with TeamCenter or a similar PLM system.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to navigate different software programs.
  • Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
  • Communication skills for relaying data verbally and in writing between employees, manufacturers, and board fabricators.
  • A logical and strategic approach to solving problems.
  • Comfort working in a high-stress environment while balancing several projects and adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

About the Company

VAST

Develops artificial gravity space stations

Vast Space builds artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human life in space. Its approach uses large rotating habitats that generate centrifugal force to mimic Earth's gravity, helping astronauts stay healthy during extended missions. The company designs, tests, demonstrates, services, and manufactures space infrastructure and customizable habitat modules for government space agencies, private aerospace companies, and research institutions that operate in lunar, Martian, or deep-space missions. Unlike others, Vast Space focuses on end-to-end artificial gravity solutions and ongoing support, not just concepts, and targets contracts that provide sustainable space habitats for science, exploration, and colonization efforts. The overall goal is to expand humanity’s reach across the solar system by creating scalable, gravity-enabled habitats that enable safe, long-term presence in space while protecting Earth's ecosystem.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$500M
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2021

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