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VAST ยท 3 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Ground Software
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems which will be used to test, command, and monitor the Vast family of spacecraft
Mentor junior ground 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
Maintain and upgrade the ground systems that control our test sites and communicate with our spacecraft at the launch site and on orbit
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or STEM discipline; OR 9+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
7+ years experience writing full-stack web applications
Experience writing and securing REST APIs
Experience with database design, implementation, and security
Preferred
Proficiency using the command line, writing shell scripts, and an understanding of the GNU/Linux operating system
Experience building applications in the cloud
Enjoys end-user facing roles for support and interfacing with cross-functional teams
Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced environment during critical launch and mission operations
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Familiarity with Git
Collaborative mindset
Problem solver with a bias for action
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Free catered meals and snacks and beverages
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Company
VAST
Progress is impossible without change and at Vast, we're doing things differently.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Luis Rodriguez Alcalde
Senior Director, Orbiter Engineering
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