7 months ago
Long Beach, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$189k - $268k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable flight software for all Haven missions.
- Collaborate with GNC, Thermal, Propulsion, Power, and ECLSS teams for algorithm implementation.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Develop driver-level code for radios, sensors, and actuators onboard.
- Maintain the Telemetry and Commanding Systems for vehicle communication.
- Develop unit and integrated tests and establish a continuous integration framework.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience coding in C++.
- Experience in fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design is preferred.
- Experience with complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles is a plus.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and satellite communications or telemetry systems is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with serial protocols like UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet is desired.
- Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers is beneficial.
- Network programming experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Git, Cmake, and GNU tools is preferred.
- Ability to work in a Linux environment is required.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, including up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff.
- Paid parental leave and short and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan and ClassPass credits.
- Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
- Free snacks, meals, and drinks at the office.
About Vast
Vast designs and builds commercial space stations and related space infrastructure for government, commercial, and private customers, enabling microgravity research, manufacturing, and crewed missions. Its roadmap includes the multi‑module Haven Station and a high‑power Vast Satellite product line that leverages station components. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, the privately held company develops, manufactures, and operates its systems in-house.