Electrical Engineer Crew Avionics

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 an Electrical Engineer Crew Avionics reporting to the Manager of Human Interface Avionics to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.

This will be a full-time exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities :

• Own hardware from cradle to grave coordinating with other teams to rapidly iterate on and deliver quality avionics products. You will own your hardware products in both success and in failure though in the case of the latter you can expect support and resources rather than reprimand.
• Translate high-level operational requirements into detailed electrical specifications and design documents.
• Perform trade studies and analyses to select optimal components technologies and design approaches.
• Ensure that development and testing is carried out in a safe and controlled manner prioritizing the safety of employees and the astronaut crew above all else.
• Design and develop complex multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) for flight hardware adhering to rigorous space-grade standards.
• Schematic capture component selection and layout for high-reliability boards in a punishing space environment.
• Work with the PCB layout design team to help with the layout phase of design and occasionally step up and layout a coupon or even flight PCB yourself
• Perform signal integrity power integrity and EMI / EMC analysis to ensure robust designs.
• Analysis & Simulation :
• Conduct circuit analysis worst-case analysis fault tolerance analysis and derating analysis.
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g. SPICE MATLAB / Simulink) for design verification and optimization.
• Test & Verification :
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for PCBs and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support environmental testing (vibration shock thermal vacuum radiation EMC) and flight qualification campaigns.
• Documentation & Review :
• Generate clear and concise design documentation test procedures and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in design reviews for peers PCB designs.
• Collaboration :
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software mechanical systems engineering manufacturing test and operations to ensure seamless cooperation on bringing the design to its final integration flight and decommissioning.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills & Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Pay Range :

Salary Range : California

$110000 - $176400 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.

Key Skills

System Design,C / C++,System Architecture,LabView,Military Experience,Systems Engineering,Requirements Management,Sensors,Ethernet,Confluence,Avionics,Aviation Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 110000 - 176400