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Vast is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help build a modern IT infrastructure for artificial gravity space stations. This role presents an opportunity to affect the future of space exploration significantly by ensuring robust, secure, and efficient IT systems. Ideal candidates will have strong technical backgrounds in networking and cloud infrastructure, as well as a proactive approach to supporting cross-functional teams. Join us in paving the way for humanity's future in space, with responsibilities that span from security improvements to significant project deliveries.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. 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 a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will have the opportunity to build a modern IT infrastructure from the ground up. We build our systems cloud-first, with an emphasis on researching and deploying the latest technologies and paradigms. You will identify opportunities to improve and expand our IT infrastructure to enhance speed, security, and ease of use. You will have the opportunity to plan, build, test, deliver, and maintain projects from start to finish. Likewise, you will prioritize establishing our IT function to be an ally to enhance employee productivity while balancing security.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
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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