Senior EMI-EMC Engineer

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 to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for an Senior EMI-EMC Engineer , reporting to the Senior Manager, EMI-EMC, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time , exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities: Development of EMI-EMC requirements for Vast spacecraft and components. Derivation and distribution of EMI & in space environmental requirements. Implement tailored industry standards for Vast spacecraft and avionics. Work directly with cross functional teams to guide best practices for EMI-EMC design & test. Perform analysis & measurement on avionics sub-circuits, components, and systems to enhance our understanding of EMI-EMC performance & risk as well as generate launch provider deliverables. Support EMI-EMC qualification test of Vast spacecraft and components. Contribute to a culture of extreme ownership by understanding and articulating to others how EMI relates to all subsystems and disciplines in human rated spacecraft. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline. 2+ years of experience working in EMI/EMC/Physics related role. Preferred Skills & Experience: MS in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM discipline. Experience in EMI/EMC, in space charging for spacecraft, triboelectrification, grounding & bonding. Prior experience in an electronics or electrical systems design role. Experience with software development in Matlab, Python, etc. Experience with digital communications standards such as Ethernet, RS-422, PCIe, GMII, etc. Experience with MIL-STD-461 compliance test (procedures, facilities, equipment, etc). Experience developing software for electronic test equipment automation. Background in electromagnetics, ionizing radiation, and plasma effects on spacecraft systems. Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with cross disciplinary teams. Pay Range: EMI-EMC Engineer II: $120,540-$171,108 Senior EMI-EMC Engineer: $147,600-$209,520 Staff EMI-EMC Engineer: $177,120-$251,424 Pay Range: California $120,540 — $251,424 USD COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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