Vast
Overview
Vast is building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low Earth orbit in May 2026. The team is all-in and committed to executing the mission safely and on time. We are looking for a Senior PCB Designer to join us in Long Beach, reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer, to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach, California location. Responsibilities
Work with responsible engineers to produce printed circuit board designs Design and layout custom printed circuit boards using IPC design standards and guidelines Collaborate with vendors to determine stack‑up, routing feasibility, and ensure designs meet DFM guidelines Coordinate with internal teams and PCB vendors to ensure boards meet design requirements Generate required artworks and drawings for fabrication and assembly Develop and refine team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standards Create, maintain and design in Altium Vault Develop PCB layout good practices and help train team members Write scripts to simplify processes Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of layout experience in lieu of a Degree 3+ years of experience with Altium Designer CAD tool Experience with high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design Experience with fine pitch BGA routing, including blind and buried vias Experience with multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints Experience with design constraint management, including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc Preferred Skills & Experience
CID or CID+ certification Experience with PCB library management, component generation, high-speed digital & mixed signal board layout, floor planning Good knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012 Class 3 and IPC 7351 Experience with a variety of boards, including high-density with 16 layers or more digital designs, power electronics, flex circuits and RF circuits Expertise in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices Excellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with others Ability to work effectively in a team environment Pay Ranges
Senior PCB Designer: $140,000 - $175,000 Staff PCB Designer: $160,000 - $190,000 Salary Range: California $140,000 — $190,000 USD. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity and access to a full suite of benefits, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and other perks as part of Vast’s compensation package. This position is eligible for these benefits. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This 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 is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced 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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Vast is building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low Earth orbit in May 2026. The team is all-in and committed to executing the mission safely and on time. We are looking for a Senior PCB Designer to join us in Long Beach, reporting to the Principal Electrical Engineer, to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach, California location. Responsibilities
Work with responsible engineers to produce printed circuit board designs Design and layout custom printed circuit boards using IPC design standards and guidelines Collaborate with vendors to determine stack‑up, routing feasibility, and ensure designs meet DFM guidelines Coordinate with internal teams and PCB vendors to ensure boards meet design requirements Generate required artworks and drawings for fabrication and assembly Develop and refine team processes for PCB design, part creation, and library/database standards Create, maintain and design in Altium Vault Develop PCB layout good practices and help train team members Write scripts to simplify processes Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 4+ years of experience or 8+ years of layout experience in lieu of a Degree 3+ years of experience with Altium Designer CAD tool Experience with high-speed, impedance-controlled stack-up, multi-layer board layout design Experience with fine pitch BGA routing, including blind and buried vias Experience with multi-rail power delivery and high-speed signal integrity constraints Experience with design constraint management, including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc Preferred Skills & Experience
CID or CID+ certification Experience with PCB library management, component generation, high-speed digital & mixed signal board layout, floor planning Good knowledge of IPC 2221A, IPC 6012 Class 3 and IPC 7351 Experience with a variety of boards, including high-density with 16 layers or more digital designs, power electronics, flex circuits and RF circuits Expertise in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices Excellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with others Ability to work effectively in a team environment Pay Ranges
Senior PCB Designer: $140,000 - $175,000 Staff PCB Designer: $160,000 - $190,000 Salary Range: California $140,000 — $190,000 USD. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity and access to a full suite of benefits, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and other perks as part of Vast’s compensation package. This position is eligible for these benefits. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This 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 is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced 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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