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Staff Software Engineer, Ground Software

Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Ground Software role at Vast. Our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. The team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. This full-time, exempt position is located in Long Beach, CA.

Vast is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The Staff Software Engineer will be an integral part of the development of the systems needed to fly artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems 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 test sites and communicate with spacecraft at the launch site and in 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 understanding of GNU/Linux
• 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 a fast-paced environment during critical launch and mission operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with Git
• Collaborative mindset
• Problem solver with a bias for action

Salary Range

California – $180,000—$235,000 USD

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k); One Medical membership; ClassPass credits; Springs Health-based mental healthcare; and other discounts and perks. We also offer food perks, with snacks, beverages, and meals available on site where applicable.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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 as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing