Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

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 required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an ECAD/Electronics Librarian, reporting to the PCB Design Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical engineering technology, or other CAD-based engineering discipline and 2+ years of work experience in Librarian or PCB design roles
OR 5+ years work experience in an engineering role in lieu of education
Working experience with Altium or other similar ECAD tools

Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries
Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-610)
IPC Certifications (any)
Working experience with Siemens NX or Solidworks
Familiarity with TeamCenter or other similar PLM system
Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, manufacturers, and board fabricators
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements

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 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range: California

$101,680—$144,336 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.