Vast is looking for a Senior Mission Manager , reporting to the Vice President of Mission Management, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
The Senior Mission Manager is fully responsible for end-to-end mission success for highly complex, crewed missions. This role serves as the primary customer interface and internal mission lead from contract award through on-orbit execution and mission closeout.
This will be a full-time , exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
- Personally responsible for end-to-end mission success (contract award through on-orbit operations and return where applicable)
- Own and negotiate ICDs defining all interface requirements between:
- All tasks necessary to successfully execute a mission including contract deliverables to/from customers, tracking hardware/software readiness, ground and crew operator readiness, and overall execution of Vast Flight Readiness
- Drive risk management, issue resolution, and cross-functional execution
- Lead integrated master schedule development tied to contractual milestones
- Coordinate with mission operations, engineering, production, and leadership teams
- Support Business Development with pre-sales engineering, customer meetings, and contract negotiations
- Trusted to represent Vast to key external stakeholders and customers
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technical discipline
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical program management, or customer-facing mission execution roles
- Direct experience with human spaceflight missions (ISS, free flyer, or commercial crew)
- Familiarity with NASA human spaceflight policies and procedures
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones