Software Engineer, Flight Infrastructure and Simulation

Vast is looking for a Software Engineer, Flight Infrastructure and Simulation reporting to the Senior Manager, Flight Software Architecture to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities: 

• Help design, and implement software to support Flight Systems, and SITL (software in the loop) systems
• Work with subject matter experts to integrate simulation models and with various devices for hardware in the loop systems
• Work across the software department and company to establish requirements 
• Develop unit and integrated tests, and establish continuous integration framework for flight and ground software

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience coding in C++
• Strong understanding of version control systems
• Strong grasp of networking concepts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience writing software for safety-critical applications
• Proficient in working within a continuous build and test environment
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience in network programming
• Hands-on experience with TCP/IP
• Understanding of Linux networking configurations
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)

Pay Range: 

• Flight Software Engineer I: $105,000 - $135,000
• Flight Software Engineer II: $130,000 - $165,000