Senior Flight Software Test Engineer - HITL
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
155000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
VAST, founded in 2021 by Jed McCaleb, is developing advanced space stations aimed at enabling long-term human habitation in orbit. The company's key projects include Haven-1, set to be the world's first commercial space station launching in 2026, and Haven-2, designed for NASA's Commercial LEO Destinations program as a micro-gravity laboratory. VAST's vision extends to creating artificial gravity habitats, positioning it at the forefront of making space travel accessible and sustainable for all.
Job Description
Vast is seeking a Senior Flight Software Test Engineer to support the development of automated testing systems for artificial gravity human-rated space stations. This full-time, exempt position in Long Beach, California will involve developing, integrating, and testing software for vehicle hardware and simulations. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and leadership within a fast-growing team focused on space exploration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience coding in C++ or Python
- Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools
- Knowledge of CI/CD and issue tracking tools such as the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) and Github
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Mental healthcare access
- Discounted food, free snacks, and free dinner meals