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Vast · 1 day ago

Avionics System Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

Vast is committed to contributing to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. They are seeking an Avionics System Test Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on hardware-in-the-loop testing and system validation.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of Haven-1 avionics, including closed-loop simulation of relevant Use Cases

Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems

Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders

Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications

Own procurement and integration of test equipment to build, commission, and sign-off system test assets

Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems

Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems

Lead and coach troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team

Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators

Serve as a mentor for junior engineers within the Avionics Test team, coordinating efforts of complex projects and task

Qualification

Hardware test systemsLinux systemsRoot cause analysisAvionics systemsAutomated test systemsDocumentation skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

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

5+ years of post bachelor's experience working with and developing hardware test systems

Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems

Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems, including confident use of command line tools

Experience with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters

Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety

Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design

Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving within avionics or complex hardware environments

Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce detailed, accurate technical reports and communicate findings effectively

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems

Experience developing and executing requirement-driven test plans for avionics or electronics systems

Experience with automated test systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments

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