Vast · 2 weeks ago
Principal Flight Software Test 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. They are seeking a Principal Flight Software Test Engineer to support the development of automated testing systems for their spacecraft's flight software and to mentor junior engineers.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems which will be used to test flight software running on the Vast family of spacecraft
Mentor junior software engineers to help build a strong and capable team
Own the lifecycle of software, including rolling out to operations, managing configurations, maintaining and upgrading, and supporting end-users
Configure and optimize automated testing and deployment systems
Work closely with Systems Engineering and other engineering departments to build a strong understanding of the station
This is a hands-on role where you will be writing and shipping code used in production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
15+ years of experience coding in C++ or Python
Proven track record of leading the technical direction for the development of software test frameworks, Hardware-in-the-Loop test assets, or Avionics/Electronics testing for complex safety critical systems
Excellent System Design skills
Proficiency in PyTest
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Preferred
Experience working in a continuous build and test environment
Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools
Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) and Github
Able to work in a Linux environment
Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers
Confident with use of command line based tools
Experience with Embedded Systems
Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
Experience developing software for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft or autonomous vehicles
Network programming experience
Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems
Familiarity with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
Knowledge of and experience using Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as National Instruments
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, 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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