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Vast · 10 hours ago

Principal Flight Software Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$214K/yr - $284K/yr

15+ years exp

Vast is committed to contributing to a future where billions of people can thrive in space, and they are looking for a Principal Flight Software Engineer to support the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The role involves developing fault-tolerant code for safety-critical systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of flight software for space missions.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

C++Fault-tolerant software designAerospace experienceReal-time SystemsLinux environmentNetwork programmingModelingSimulationControl systemsAtlassian SuiteGitCmakeGNU tools

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

15+ years coding with C++

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

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.

Founded in 2021

El Segundo, California, USA

501-1000 employees