Vast Staff Software Engineer, Mission Software at Vast responsible for developing and optimizing software systems used to test, command, and monitor spacecraft. This role includes mentoring junior engineers and managing software lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems which will be 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 our test sites and communicate with our spacecraft at the launch site and on orbit
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in engineeringExperience with database designProficiency using the command lineExcellent communicatorFamiliarity with GitCollaborative mindsetProblem solver with a bias for action
Required
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
Proficiency using the command line, writing shell scripts, and an understanding of the GNU/Linux operating system
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 fast-paced environment during critical launch and mission operations
