1 day ago
Long Beach, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$159k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Create highly reliable flight software for all Haven missions.
- Work cross-functionally with GNC, Thermal, Propulsion, Power, ECLSS, and avionics teams to implement algorithms and integrate flight software with hardware.
- Review and critique code for adherence to best practices and established standards.
- Develop driver-level code interfacing with onboard radios, sensors, and actuators.
- Develop and maintain telemetry and commanding systems for vehicle communications.
- Develop unit and integrated tests and establish a continuous integration framework for flight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- At least five years of professional coding experience in C++.
- Preferred qualifications include fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design, complex-system experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles, continuous build and test experience, embedded systems, satellite communications or telemetry, serial protocols, Linux kernel software and drivers, network programming, and familiarity with listed development tools.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters is preferred.
- Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Benefits
- Full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.
- Employees receive company equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan.
- Additional perks include ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, discounts, free snacks, drip coffee, an onsite barista, cold drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.
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.