Electrical Engineer, Avionics

Vast•Long Beach, CA

1d•$112,340 - $195,552•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Avionics to help complete the flight engine design and transition the system from development to production. The role contributes to avionics boards, wiring harnesses, instrumentation, and power electronics for an engine designed for small launchers, with an emphasis on performance, production readiness, and low cost. The successful candidate will join a team that has produced and tested integrated engine development samples. This is a full-time, exempt position based at Vast’s Hawthorne location. The position reports to the Director of E-2 Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Industry experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on system and PCB design.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience with embedded systems.
Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the responsible engineer for avionics boards, wiring harnesses, instrumentation, and power electronics on the engine.
Design and develop complex multilayer printed circuit boards for flight hardware in accordance with rigorous space-grade standards.
Perform schematic capture, component selection, and layout for high-reliability boards.
Translate high-level operational requirements into detailed electrical specifications and design documents.
Conduct trade studies and analyses to select components, technologies, and design approaches.
Define and execute avionics test plans and setups.
Ensure development and testing are conducted safely and in a controlled manner, prioritizing safety.
Communicate progress and issues regularly to the team.

Benefits

Company equity for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including vacation and the ability for eligible staff to cash out unused vacation annually.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
ClassPass credits.
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
Other discounts and perks.
Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.