Vast · 1 hour ago
Principal Flight Software Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$214K/yr - $284K/yr
15+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies. The Principal Flight Software Engineer will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on creating highly reliable flight software and collaborating cross-functionally with various engineering disciplines.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Work with the team to create highly reliable flight software for all Haven missions
Work cross functionally with all other disciplines GNC, Thermal, Propulsion, Power, and ECLSS to support algorithm implementation and integration into the flight software
Assess and critique code, ensuring adherence to best practices and established standards, in code reviews
Work alongside GNC engineers to develop and integrate algorithms
Develop simulation and modeling software for a high fidelity real time simulation system
Develop tools to allow the use of Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing environments
Develop driver-level code to interface with radios, sensors, and actuators onboard for all Haven missions
Develop and maintain the Telemetry and Commanding Systems which will be used to communicate with our vehicles
Develop unit and integrated tests, and establish continuous integration framework for flight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
15+ years coding with C++
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
M.Sc. in computer, math, physics, mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a relevant discipline
10+ years of experience in Aerospace
Knowledge of control systems, orbital mechanics, and modeling and simulation techniques
Experience developing flight code for space or satellite applications
Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
Experience developing software for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft or autonomous vehicles
Experience with Real-time Systems
Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers
Network programming experience
Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools
Able to work in a Linux environment
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off
Up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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