Staff Software Engineer, Mission Software

Vast is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, reporting to the Senior Software Manager, 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:

Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems which will be used to test, command, and monitor the Vast family of spacecraft

Mentor junior ground software engineers to help build a strong and capable team

Own the lifecycle of software, including rolling out to operations, managing configurations, maintaining and upgrading, and supporting end-users

Configure and optimize automated testing and deployment systems

Maintain and upgrade the ground systems that control our test sites and communicate with our spacecraft at the launch site and on orbit

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or STEM discipline; OR 9+ years of professional experience as a software engineer

7+ years experience writing full-stack web applications

Experience writing and securing REST APIs

Experience with database design, implementation, and security

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Proficiency using the command line, writing shell scripts, and an understanding of the GNU/Linux operating system

Experience building applications in the cloud

Enjoys end-user facing roles for support and interfacing with cross-functional teams

Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced environment during critical launch and mission operations

Excellent communicator, both written and verbal

Familiarity with Git

Collaborative mindset

Problem solver with a bias for action

Pay Range: California

$188,600—$267,720 USD