Vast is looking for an
Avionics Software Test Engineer, reporting to the
Staff Avionics Software Test Engineer,, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This will be a
full-time, exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities: - Design and implement Python software for automated testing of flight-critical avionics hardware
- Manage the complete software lifecycle for avionics test systems, from initial development through qualification and acceptance testing of production hardware
- Integrate test equipment with avionics hardware under test, collaborating with Test Engineers and Avionics Responsible Engineers to resolve automation challenges
- Partner cross-functionally with hardware, test, and avionics teams to define test requirements and recommend test equipment solutions
- Create clear, comprehensive documentation and user guides for test engineer and technician handover
- Enhance and extend the existing Python test automation framework with new capabilities and tooling
- Diagnose and troubleshoot test anomalies, providing root cause analysis and resolution
- Conduct code reviews and drive accountability in following core software engineering principles
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering / physical science discipline
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming with Python
- Experience writing software to interface with instrumentation hardware (e.g. power supplies, measurement equipment, etc)
- Experience using Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as National Instruments or similar modular DAQ solutions
- Familiarity with software version control such as GitHub
- Experience with software unit testing and CI/CD
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants and workflows to accelerate development, debug complex issues, and improve code quality
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Familiarity with NASA SMC-S-016 test requirements and standards
- Experience with AWS services and cloud-based development tools
- Practical experience operating power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
- Knowledge of electronic instrumentation drivers using SCPI and pyVISA
- Comfortable working in Linux environments with understanding of kernel software and device drivers
- Experience with embedded systems and C++ programming
- Experience with network protocols and communication standards (TCP/UDP, DHCP, Ethernet) for instrument control and data acquisition
- Experience building web-based user interfaces or dashboards for test visualization and control (React, Angular, or similar frameworks)
Additional Requirements:- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range: California
$135,300-$226,980 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
