Vast · 6 hours ago
Avionics Test Engineer l
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $108K/yr
1+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations aimed at ensuring a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking an Avionics Test Engineer l to support the development of systems required for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on designing, building, and commissioning test systems for avionics.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and commission test systems for avionics systems and associated electronics hardware
Work with Responsible Engineers across the organization to capture test requirements for avionics test systems
Develop component and system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems
Lead and coach efforts to troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team
Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators
Support architecting the automated test framework for Vast overall, and lead local efforts to implement on avionics test system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other hard science completed between December 2024 to expected in June 2026
1+ years academic and/or internship experience working with and developing hardware test systems
1+ years academic and/or internship experience working with either C++ or python
Experience operating and maintaining linux systems, including confident use of command line tools
Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Preferred
Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Bechoff)
Strong documentation and communication skills
Hands-on experience with product testing
Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
Experience coordinating and/or supervising the outputs of other engineers
Experience developing applications in python
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
Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers
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
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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