Vast · 14 hours ago
Avionics System Test Operations Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $183K/yr
2+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Avionics System Test Operations Engineer will support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, capturing test design criteria, leading test discussions, and developing test cases.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems
Lead test methodology discussions with key stakeholders (e.g. Flight Software, Mission Operations) to develop test procedures for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets
Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
Day-to-day planning of system test operations, including
Develop automation tools (e.g. python, ground software scripts) to increase efficiency and quality of test planning, test execution, data analysis, and verification tracking
Serve as first point of contact for anomaly resolution: documentation, driving root cause analysis, disposition, and prevent recurrence activities
Support Mission Operator training activities which utilize system test HITL assets
Support anomaly resolution activities for issues encountered on-orbit
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 test cases
Work with subject matter experts to support development, implementation, and verification of interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications
Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science
2+ years of post bachelor's experience working with or developing hardware test systems
2+ years' 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, and digital multimeters
Experience designing and/or maintaining computer networks
Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
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
Familiarity with python programming
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs 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
Familiarity with C++
Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing
Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
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
Familiarity with Docker (or other containerization software)
Experience designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Bechoff)
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, and lunch subsidized
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
Recent News
2025-10-17
2025-09-24
The Orlando Sentinel
2025-09-14
Company data provided by crunchbase