Vast
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Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast is looking for a Avionics System Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Avionics System Test, to support the development of the automated testing systems that will be required for the designing of satellites and artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Support design of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL / HIL) test assets to provide system level validation of avionics units, including closed-loop simulation of relevant Use Cases
Work with Responsible Engineers and System owners across the organization to capture test design criteria for avionics test systems
Develop system level test cases, implement them on test systems and validate their outputs with internal stakeholders
Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement interfaces to co-simulation strategies for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) applications
Own procurement and integration of test equipment to build, commission, and sign-off system test assets
Perform troubleshooting and debug of avionics test systems
Lead test system design reviews for avionics test systems
Lead and coach troubleshooting and debug efforts across the wider team
Produce documentation for test systems and support handover to test operators
Serve as a mentor for junior engineers within the Avionics Test team, coordinating efforts of complex projects and tasks
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other hard science
5+ years of post bachelor’s experience working with and developing hardware test systems
Experience building and maintaining hardware test systems
Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems, including confident use of command line tools
Experience with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts including grounding and electrical safety
Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving within avionics or complex hardware environments
Strong documentation skills, with the ability to produce detailed, accurate technical reports and communicate findings effectively
Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems
Experience developing and executing requirement-driven test plans for avionics or electronics systems
Experience with automated test systems and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environments
Familiarity with C++ or python programming
Experience with embedded systems design and/or testing
Experience with testing protocols and standards relevant to space systems
Experience coordinating and/or supervising the outputs of other engineers
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 designing and building systems with a modular DAQ ecosystem (e.g. NI, Weidmuller, Beckhoff)
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Avionics System Test Engineer II: $121,100 - $156,800
Senior Avionics System Test Engineer: $141,300 - $183,260
$121,000—$183,260 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.
Base 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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