Senior Controls Automation Engineer
Senior Controls Automation Engineer
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$ 135000 - 200000
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Job Description
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 allowing longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for aSenior Controls & Automation Engineer reporting to the SeniorManager of Station Testingto support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificialgravity humanrated space stations.
This will be a fulltimeexempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a data acquisition and controls stack to support a wide range of partnering test teams at the Long Beach sitecreating software tools and setting standards for test assets and practices.
- Design implement and own complex control systems for testing spacerated hardware with responsibility for both hardware and software components.
- Contribute to the architecture of the test data pipeline ensuring endtoend data traceability integrity and reliability. Working closely with our Ground Software networking and IT teams.
- Collaborate across disciplinesincluding software thermal manufacturing propulsion ECLSS and mechanical test teamsto drive robust testing practices gather upgrade requests and define new capabilities for the test stack.
- Troubleshoot and debug test assets to resolve issues quickly and ensure optimal test system performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5 years of applied experience with programmable logic controllers or similar embedded systems.
- Working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (Wire Harnessing electrical diagrams signal processing)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of experience with TwinCat programming and Beckhoff hardware.
- Understanding of various programming languages (Python C/C Rust etc.
- experience of the processes behind spaceflight testing (ATP/QTP)
- 4 years of professional experience rapidly designing highly reliable products.
- 5 years of professional experience testing troubleshooting and debugging mechanical and electrical issues.
- Handson skills (Wiring Machining Soldering Fabricating)
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Pay Range:
- Senior Controls and Automation Engineer: $135000 $170000
- Staff Controls and Automation Engineer: $160000 $200000
Salary Range: California
$135000 $200000 USD
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
