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Vast · 2 days ago

Principal Flight Software Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$214K/yr - $284K/yr

15+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to advancing human presence in space by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Principal Flight Software Test Engineer to develop automated testing systems essential for designing and building their spacecraft.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

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

C++PythonSoftware test frameworksSystem DesignPyTestContinuous buildTestGitCMakeCI/CDLinux environmentEmbedded SystemsNetwork programmingSatellite communicationsData Acquisition systemsFault-tolerant designCommand line toolsTelemetry systemsElectronic loadsLogic analyzersDigital multimetersMentoring

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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees