Avionics Test Software Engineer

Vast is looking for an Avionics Test Software Engineer, reporting to the Staff Avionics Test Software Engineer, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement Python software for automated testing of flight-critical avionics hardware

Manage the complete software lifecycle for avionics test systems, from initial development through qualification and acceptance testing of production hardware

Integrate test equipment with avionics hardware under test, collaborating with Test Engineers and Avionics Responsible Engineers to resolve automation challenges

Partner cross-functionally with hardware, test, and avionics teams to define test requirements and recommend test equipment solutions

Create clear, comprehensive documentation and user guides for test engineer and technician handover

Enhance and extend the existing Python test automation framework with new capabilities and tooling

Diagnose and troubleshoot test anomalies, providing root cause analysis and resolution

Conduct code reviews and drive accountability in following core software engineering principles

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering / physical science discipline

Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming with Python

Experience writing software to interface with instrumentation hardware (e.g. power supplies, measurement equipment, etc)

Experience using Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as National Instruments or similar modular DAQ solutions

Familiarity with software version control such as GitHub

Experience with software unit testing and CI/CD

Strong documentation and communication skills

Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants and workflows to accelerate development, debug complex issues, and improve code quality

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with NASA SMC-S-016 test requirements and standards

Experience with AWS services and cloud-based development tools

Practical experience operating power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters

Knowledge of electronic instrumentation drivers using SCPI and pyVISA

Comfortable working in Linux environments with understanding of kernel software and device drivers

Experience with embedded systems and C++ programming

Experience with network protocols and communication standards (TCP/UDP, DHCP, Ethernet) for instrument control and data acquisition

Experience building web-based user interfaces or dashboards for test visualization and control (React, Angular, or similar frameworks)

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range: California

$135,300—$226,980 USD