Vast is looking for an Executive Recruiter, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, to lead hiring for highly specialized and executive-level talent critical to the development of next-generation, human-rated space stations. This role is not only about filling roles—it is about architecting and executing thoughtful, scalable recruiting strategies that enable the company to build world-class technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate domains.

The Executive Recruiter will be a strategic problem solver and have a shared sense of urgency in identifying and filling critical leadership and niche talent gaps for our growing company. 

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

Responsibilities: 

• Partner closely with leadership to define, shape, and execute talent strategies for critical leadership roles across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions.
• Design and implement structured, data-informed executive search strategies tailored to each role, including market mapping, target company development, and candidate engagement plans
• Build and continuously refine scalable processes, frameworks, and best practices for executive recruiting, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across searches
• Own the end-to-end executive search lifecycle with a high degree of rigor and attention to detail, from role definition through close and onboarding
• Act as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing market insights, talent intelligence, and calibrated guidance to inform hiring decisions and organizational design
• Establish and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with senior leaders, embedding a “talent-first” mindset into business planning and execution
• Deliver a high-touch, detail-oriented candidate experience that reflects the complexity and importance of the roles being filled
• Collaborate with the broader Talent Acquisition team to elevate standards, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the function

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of overall executive recruiting experience, ideally both in-house and at an executive search firm. Aerospace experience is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to design and execute structured search strategies for complex, hard-to-fill roles in high-growth or technically sophisticated organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in full lifecycle executive search, including intake, role scoping, market mapping, sourcing strategy, candidate development, and close
• Strong track record of building and refining recruiting processes, frameworks, and systems that scale
• Experience operating in complex, matrixed organizations as well as fast-paced startup environments
• Ability to synthesize market data into actionable insights that influence hiring strategies and business decisions
• Highly detail-oriented and methodical, with a disciplined, process-driven approach to execution
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Exceptional ability to build trust, influence senior stakeholders, and operate as a strategic partner

Vast is looking for a Senior Recruiter, Corporate reporting to the Manager, Recruiting to support hiring across our Business Development, Marketing, and other corporate functions. This role will play a critical part in building the teams that enable Vast’s mission to design and build artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

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

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles across Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Operations, and other non-technical functions, operating with minimal guidance and sound independent judgment.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, leading structured intake meetings to define role requirements, interview strategy, success criteria, and clear expectations while building trusted, advisory relationships.
• Use data, market insights, and business context to influence hiring decisions, balance competing priorities, and deliver timely, high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Own sourcing and engagement strategies to identify and attract top and passive talent through diverse channels, effectively communicating Vast’s mission, value proposition, and growth opportunity.
• Own the candidate experience by delivering personalized, transparent, and engaging journeys; facilitate interviews, feedback, and debriefs with professionalism and inclusivity.
• Lead offer strategy and execution, including motivation-based offers, compensation discussions, and negotiations through close.
• Drive recruiting excellence through consistent processes, metric-driven prioritization, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentorship of junior recruiters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5+ years of experience in full life cycle recruiting, with a focus on corporate or non-technical roles

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience using Greenhouse ATS 
• Demonstrated success recruiting for Business Development, Marketing, or other corporate functions 
• Strong sourcing skills, including identifying and engaging passive candidates in competitive markets 
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and exceptional attention to detail 
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers 
• Excellent communicator and problem solver 
• Ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and composed in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills 
• Sharp eye for detail and process precision

Vast is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Talent Devlopment reporting to the Director, Talent Development, to build and scale manager and leader capability across the organization.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Lead Enterprise Talent Development Programs
  • Own strategy, design, and execution of high-impact programs (e.g., Manager Development, Coaching, Engagement)
  • Define program goals, success metrics, and long-term roadmap aligned to business priorities
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and execution across departments and stakeholders
  • Operate as the primary owner accountable for program outcomes and continuous improvement
  • Act as a thought leader and advisor to executives on leadership capability and organizational effectiveness
• Build Manager and Leader Capability
  • Design scalable learning experiences that improve leadership effectiveness and team performance
  • Translate business needs into targeted development solutions using structured needs analysis
  • Partner with senior leaders and SMEs to shape relevant, high-impact learning interventions
  • Establish repeatable frameworks, toolkits, and resources for managers at all levels
• Design, Deliver, and Scale Learning Experiences
  • Create high-quality learning content (e-learning, workshops, job aids, blended programs)
  • Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual learning experiences
  • Apply adult learning principles and modern instructional design practices
  • Ensure a consistent, high-quality learner experience across all programs
• Drive Measurement, Insights, and Impact
  • Define and track program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data
  • Analyze trends across performance, engagement, and learning data to generate actionable insights
  • Build and deliver reporting that informs leadership decisions and program evolution
  • Continuously improve programs based on data, feedback, and business outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, or related field
• 5+ years leading complex programs or initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, facilitation, and learning program execution
• Experience using data to evaluate program effectiveness and drive decisions

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience designing manager or leadership development programs at scale
• Strong analytical capability (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Tableau, or similar tools; familiarity with correlation/regression a plus)
• Experience with LMS platforms (e.g., Cornerstone) and learning technologies
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior leadership

Pay Range: 

Senior Program Manager - $100,000-$142,000

Staff Program Manager - $123,000- $174,600

Vast is looking for a Training Operations Coordinator, reporting to the Director of Talent Development, to support onsite training, administration of the Learning Management System, and talent development program management.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Daily administration of data, certifications, course rosters and attendance, materials, eLearning, tests/quizzes, dashboards, and system configurations for the Learning Management System (Cornerstone)
• Organize, schedule, manage enrollments, record attendance and ensure training materials are available for in-person training courses
• Act as a primary point of contact for routine employee inquiries, exercising sound judgment to resolve standard issues and escalating complex or unique matters to Talent Development team members as appropriate
• Coordinate with third party vendors for specialized resources and instruction which are outside of internal expertise
• Coordination with Vast end users to establish the scope of work across Talent Programs and the Training Intake Form
• Create course materials, such as PowerPoints, handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs
• Assist with data and reporting requests from internal customers and cross-functional People team members
• Own the ongoing maintenance and optimization of the Talent Development team’s Confluence pages, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and updated regularly

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Intermediate level Google Sheets (or Microsoft Excel) knowledge

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (1+ years, Cornerstone preferred)
• Basic understanding of Learning & Development (course completion rates, compliance training, Instructor-Led Training vs. eLearning) 
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs (Google Workspace Applications, Microsoft Excel, Tableau)
• 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

Vast is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter, reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, 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:

• Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer acceptance across multiple open roles
• Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to define role requirements, interview plans, and hiring timelines
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and engage top and passive candidates
• Manage candidate pipelines and drive an efficient and engaging interview process
• Facilitate interview debriefs and guide hiring teams through candidate evaluation and decision-making
• Lead offer discussions and help close candidates while maintaining a strong candidate experience
• Track recruiting metrics, pass through rates, and pipeline health to ensure progress toward hiring goals
• Ensure consistent recruiting processes and documentation within the ATS
• Represent Vast’s mission and value proposition to candidates throughout the hiring process

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience managing multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder partnership and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to source and engage passive candidates

Preferred Experience 

• We are particularly interested in candidates with recruiting experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Engineering, Avionics, Propulsion, Thermal Controls, Software, GNC, and Structures
• Hardware engineering roles including mechanical, electrical, design, and structural

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Experience using Greenhouse or similar ATS
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline
• Experience working in high-growth or fast-scaling organizations

Vast is looking for a Recruiting Coordinator, reporting to the Manager, Talent Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own end-to-end scheduling of candidate interviews (onsite or virtual) for both technical and non-technical roles
• Coordinate candidate travel and handle associated expenses as necessary
• Act as a partner for recruiting operations problems and find solutions through a mix of data, tools, and collaboration
• Streamline processes to improve both external candidates’ and internal stakeholders’ experience
• Manage clear, concise, and professional communication with candidates and hiring partners in written and verbal form

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willing to work in-person at our HQ Office in Long Beach 5 days per week
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting coordination, HR Coordination, or other human resources function 
• 2+ years of experience in coordinating travel for candidates

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced start-up or corporate environment
• 2+ years of experience with Greenhouse
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail
• Strong customer service mindset
• Excellent communicator and problem solver
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and maintain unwavering poise under pressure
• Highly organized with a knack for building relationships

Vast is looking for a Senior Manager, Talent Operations, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition. The Senior Manager, Talent Operations builds and scales the systems, processes, and insights that enable high-performing talent acquisition. This role drives operational excellence and data-informed decisions to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes aligned with business growth, while managing a team of recruiting coordinators.

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

Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the end-to-end recruiting operations strategy, ensuring systems, processes, and programs scale with business growth.
• Lead and manage the talent coordination team, ensuring efficient operation and high performance.
• Own and optimize the enterprise ATS (Greenhouse), including workflow design, data integrity, reporting standards, and long-term scalability.
• Design and lead a global TA analytics strategy, delivering executive dashboards, predictive hiring capacity models, and workforce forecasts aligned to multi-year plans.
• Translate complex, multi-source recruiting data into clear, actionable insights and executive-level narratives that drive strategic decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with TA, Finance, HRBPs, and IT to lead an integrated workforce planning cadence.
• Build scalable, standardized processes, defining SLAs and accountability across the hiring lifecycle while driving automation and continuous optimization.
• Lead and develop the talent coordination function, establishing capability frameworks and career pathways across Recruiting Operations.
• Own vendor strategy and performance across ATS, CRM, agencies, and recruiting technologies, including contract negotiation and optimization.
• Oversee candidate and hiring manager experience, including scheduling, assessments, KPIs, and careers site optimization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ Years of experience working in Recruiting Operations at a rapidly growing company.
• 3+ Years of people management experience, preferably managing the recruiting coordination team.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in talent operations, particularly in tech or aerospace industries.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Expertise in vendor management and HR systems (ATS, CRM).
• Proficiency in SQL, Looker, or similar data analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working cross-functionally to achieve business goals.
• Innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and using technology to enhance processes.

Vast is looking for a University Recruiting Coordinator, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. If you’re energized by connecting with and creating opportunities for the next generation of talent, this role is for you. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of talent at Vast by supporting campus recruiting efforts, engaging students at events, and bringing our brand to life through events with opportunities to travel.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt, 12-month fixed term position located in our Long Beach, CA location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support and elevate campus recruiting efforts through recruitment events, university partnerships, and student-facing experiences
• Travel as needed to support all university recruiting and program related engagements 
• Assist in planning and executing high-impact events including conferences, intern programming, and speaker series
• Bring our brand to life by developing presentation and create compelling event materials
• Provide end-to-end administrative support across the recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate experience, offer processing, and onboarding logistics
• Coordinate intern program operations, ensuring seamless execution of timelines, communications, and logistics across all stakeholders
• Manage recruiting tools, systems, and data (e.g., trackers, Google Drive, presentation materials) to ensure real-time accuracy and data integrity
• Partner closely with recruiters to support execution of emerging talent hiring strategies and programs
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance recruiting operations, documentation accuracy, and team effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in university related coordination or recruiting
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or similar tools
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong interest in university recruiting and early career talent development
• Experience supporting university recruiting, campus programs, or early career hiring initiatives
• Willingness and excitement to travel for campus events and recruiting initiatives
• Experience planning or executing events (campus events, intern programs, or similar)
• Experience coordinating candidate or team travel and managing related logistics
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse or similar)
• Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment
• Analytical mindset with experience tracking data or improving processes
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 40% during peak recruiting season and work flexible hours when needed 
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

• University Recruiting Coordinator I: $27-$39/hr
• University Recruiting Coordinator II: $30-$43/hr