GNC Program Director

Vast is looking for a GNC Program Director reporting to the Senior Director, Flight Dynamics and GNC, 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: 

• Work with leadership to set goals, objectives and performance metrics for the GNC team in support of ongoing mission(s)
• Lead requirements gathering and other systems engineering functions for the GNC team in support of ongoing mission(s)
• Work with mission assurance to establish GNC contribution to and evaluation of metrics for validation and verification events
• Apply change, risk, and resource management principles
• Manage schedule and allocate resources in support of ongoing mission(s)
• Report detailed status to leadership and executive team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline
• 8+ years of space industry engineering experience

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or similar discipline
• 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, vendors, and customers
• 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:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones