Senior Flight Software Engineer
About The Position
Vast is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to support development of systems for the design and build of artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Flight Software, this role develops fault-tolerant code for safety-critical systems and works closely with the avionics team to integrate flight software with avionics hardware. The engineer will collaborate with other disciplines and contribute to a team culture that treats finding and fixing errors as a positive part of continuously improving its processes and products. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional coding experience in C++.
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design.
- Experience developing software for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles.
- Experience working in a continuous build and test environment.
- Experience with embedded systems.
- Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems.
- Hands-on experience with serial protocols such as UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, and/or Ethernet (TCP/UDP).
- Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers.
- Network programming experience.
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters.
- Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence).
- Familiarity with Git, CMake, and GNU tools.
- Ability to work in a Linux environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Flight Software team to create highly reliable flight software for all Haven missions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with GNC, Thermal, Propulsion, Power, and ECLSS disciplines to support algorithm implementation and integration into flight software.
- Assess and critique code in reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and established standards.
- Develop driver-level code to interface with onboard radios, sensors, and actuators for all Haven missions.
- Develop and maintain the telemetry and commanding systems used to communicate with vehicles.
- Develop unit and integrated tests, and establish a continuous integration framework for flight.
Benefits
- Company equity.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off, including up to 20+ vacation days for exempt staff, with the ability 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
