Controls and Automation Engineer II

The role

This person will develop and maintain a data acquisition and controls stack to support test teams. They will design and own complex control systems for testing space-rated hardware.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a data acquisition and controls stack to support partnering test teams.
• Create software tools and set standards for test assets and practices.
• Design, implement, and own complex control systems for testing space-rated hardware.
• Collaborate across disciplines to drive robust testing practices and define new capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and debug test assets to ensure optimal performance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of applied experience with programmable logic controllers or similar embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (Wire Harnessing, electrical diagrams, signal processing).
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

Nice to have

• 2+ years of experience with TwinCat programming and Beckhoff hardware.
• 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting and debugging mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Coding proficiency in one or more languages (Python, C#, C++, JS, ST, etc.)
• Working knowledge of version control (Git, GitLab) and software development.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation selection.
• Familiarity with the processes behind spaceflight testing (ATP/QTP).
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, etc)
• Understanding of industrial standards (UL508A, NFPA 70, ISO 13849, etc).

Benefits

• company equity
• medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off
• up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
• up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized

About the company

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, the company has built facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station.