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Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.\nHeadquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.\nVast 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.\nThis will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and implement Python software for automated testing of flight-critical avionics hardware\nManage the complete software lifecycle for avionics test systems, from initial development through qualification and acceptance testing of production hardware\nIntegrate test equipment with avionics hardware under test, collaborating with Test Engineers and Avionics Responsible Engineers to resolve automation challenges\nPartner cross-functionally with hardware, test, and avionics teams to define test requirements and recommend test equipment solutions\nCreate clear, comprehensive documentation and user guides for test engineer and technician handover\nEnhance and extend the existing Python test automation framework with new capabilities and tooling\nDiagnose and troubleshoot test anomalies, providing root cause analysis and resolution\nConduct code reviews and drive accountability in following core software engineering principles\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering / physical science discipline\nProficiency in Object-Oriented Programming with Python\nExperience writing software to interface with instrumentation hardware (e.g. power supplies, measurement equipment, etc)\nExperience using Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as National Instruments or similar modular DAQ solutions\nFamiliarity with software version control such as GitHub\nExperience with software unit testing and CI/CD\nStrong documentation and communication skills\nProficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants and workflows to accelerate development, debug complex issues, and improve code quality\nPreferred Skills & Experience:\nFamiliarity with NASA SMC-S-016 test requirements and standards\nExperience with AWS services and cloud-based development tools\nPractical experience operating power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters\nKnowledge of electronic instrumentation drivers using SCPI and pyVISA\nComfortable working in Linux environments with understanding of kernel software and device drivers\nExperience with embedded systems and C++ programming\nExperience with network protocols and communication standards (TCP/UDP, DHCP, Ethernet) for instrument control and data acquisition\nExperience building web-based user interfaces or dashboards for test visualization and control (React, Angular, or similar frameworks)\nAdditional Requirements:\nWillingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones\nPay Range: California\n$135,300 - $226,980 USD\nWe calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS\nBase 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. 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