Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 141300 - 183260

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in team isall-in 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 a Senior Automation & Controls Engineerreporting to the Sr. Manager Controls & Automation 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-timeexempt position located in ourLong Beachlocation.

Responsibilities:

Develop flexible end-to-end data acquisition and controls stack (hardware and software) supporting testing across Vasts engineering teams.
Develop robust DAQ system supporting on-vehicle checkouts controls software fluids instrumentation and high-pressure testing.
Adhere to enforce and improve the test processes and good practices of Vast and the test organization.
Own design build and commission facilities and vehicle level DAQ systems. This includes the manufacture of new test stands and/or operation of existing resources.
Produce professional and traceable documentation electrical mechanical and instrumentation schematics of the test systems.
Work with responsible engineers to design prepare and execute test campaigns. This includes the manufacture of new test stands and/or operation of existing resources.
Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans requirements and schedules.
Perform all necessary design analysis and project management.
Conduct PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and/or CDR (Critical Design Review) and TRR (Test Readiness Review) before all design/tests are started.
Collaborate with other engineers subject matter experts and technicians to creatively solve complex fluid system problems to save cost and schedule while improving overall quality and safety.
Document and provide resolution to non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions.
Mentor other engineers and technicians on the team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in electrical computer mechanical manufacturing aerospace similar field.
4 years of related engineering experience.
Coding proficiency in one or more languages (Python C# C ST etc.).
Experience working with DAQ hardware and Software i.e. NI PXI cRIO cDAQ Dewesoft or Beckhoff; Beckhoff preferred.
Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.
Working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (wire harnessing electrical diagrams signal processing).
Experience working with technicians and running multi person operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience planning and executing engineering operations in a time-sensitive and high-risk environment.
Front end development experience ( React etc).
Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.
Experience with designing and implementing instrumentation systems.
Experience operating / working with high-pressure gas systems.
Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures.
Experience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutions.
Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures.
Experience designing and/or working with closed-loop control systems such as high pressure fluid systems.
Experience generating test system P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) using Visio / Lucidchart or equivalent.
Experience with SVN GIT or other version management systems.
Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence.
Experience with selection of precision sensor and measurement devices.

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to travel with vehicle for test support (10%- travel)
Must be able to work varying hours/shifts and available for extended hours as well as weekends when needed.
Must be able to stoop bend crawl and be able to maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to handle items weighing up to 25lbs (unassisted).
Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced rapidly changing work environment.

Pay Range:

Automation & Controls Engineer II: $121100 - $156800
Senior Automation & Controls Engineer: $141300 - $183260

Pay Range: California

$121100 - $183260 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling 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 insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan One Medical membership ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Senior IC