Staff Software Engineer, Space Systems Development

4 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

Vast is a pioneering company in the field of space exploration, aiming to contribute to a future where billions of people live and thrive in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity.



Our initial crewed space habitat, Haven-1, is scheduled to launch into low earth orbit in August 2025. We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.



Responsibilities:


  • Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems for testing, commanding, and monitoring the Vast family of spacecraft
  • Mentor junior ground software engineers to build a strong and capable team
  • Own the lifecycle of software, including deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support
  • Configure and optimize automated testing and deployment systems
  • Maintain and upgrade ground systems controlling test sites and communicating with spacecraft at launch sites and in orbit


Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; or 9+ years of professional experience as a software engineer
  • 7+ years of experience writing full-stack web applications
  • Experience with database design, implementation, and security
  • Proficiency in the command line, shell scripting, and the GNU/Linux operating system
  • Experience building applications in the cloud
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks. The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.



Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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