Senior Manager, Avionics System Test
VASTLong Beach, California, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
135800 - 205800 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 Manager, Avionics System Test to support the development of automated testing systems for their artificial-gravity space stations. The role involves designing test assets, working with engineers, and leading test system development, while contributing to overall system design and mentorship. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of post-bachelor’s experience in hardware test systems development
- Experience building and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test systems
- Experience operating and maintaining Linux systems
- Experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
- Familiarity with basic electrical and wiring concepts
- Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to 401(k) retirement plan
- One Medical membership
- ClassPass credits
- Personalized mental healthcare
- Discounted food perks
- Snack, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner