Senior Automation Specialist

3 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
About Vast

Vast is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing space exploration and contributing to a future where humanity thrives in space. Our mission is to design and build artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls, Automation, and Data Engineer to join our Haven team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement control systems for testing unique space-rated hardware
  • Own both the hardware and software behind Data Acquisition, PLC programming, and automation processes at Vast
  • Follow data from ingest to post-processing leading to data-driven decisions
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, and production test teams
  • Troubleshoot and debug control systems to resolve issues and ensure optimal performance
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of applied experience with programming logic (State machines, control loops, communication protocols)
  • Working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (Wire Harnessing, electrical diagrams, signal processing)
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Understanding of various programming languages (Python, C/C++, ladder logic)
  • Execution experience of the processes behind spaceflight testing (ATP/QTP)
  • 4+ years of professional experience rapidly designing highly reliable products
  • 4+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging mechanical and electrical issues
  • Hands-on skills (Wiring, Machining, Soldering, Fabricating)
Additional Requirements
  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Compensation and Benefits

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and more.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The 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. § or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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