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# Staff Flight Software Engineer

- **Company:** Vast, Inc
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $188,600.0 - $267,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Ethernet, Fault Tolerance, Linux Kernel, Network Programming, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Safety Critical Systems, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, GNU Operating System, Bitbucket
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-flight-software-engineer-long-beach-ca--dcb16f3b-5aee-4e01-bafb-1efc2e89d094

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Government, Product Demonstration, Manufacturing, Space Operations, Software Engineering, Software Administration, Continuous Improvement, Avionics, Team Player, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline

 * 10+ years of experience coding in C++, * Fault-tolerant and safety-critical software design
 * Experience developing software for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft or autonomous vehicles
 * Experience working in a continuous build and test environment
 * Experience with Embedded Systems
 * Experience working with satellite communications or telemetry systems
 * Hands-on experience with serial protocols such as UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, and/or Ethernet (TCP/UDP)
 * Understanding of Linux kernel software and drivers
 * Network programming experience
 * Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
 * Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
 * Familiarity with Git, Cmake, and GNU tools
 * Able to work in a Linux environment

Additional Requirements:

 * Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

## Description

You will develop fault-tolerant code for safety-critical systems, and work closely with the avionics team to integrate flight code with avionics hardware. Most importantly, you will work as part of a team that believes that finding and fixing errors is a positive experience that will make everyone's work better, and makes the team stronger as we continuously improve our processes and products., * Work with the Flight Software team to create highly reliable flight software for all Haven missions

 * Work cross functionally with all other disciplines GNC, Thermal, Propulsion, Power, and ECLSS to support algorithm implementation and integration into the flight software
 * Assess and critique code, ensuring adherence to best practices and established standards, in code reviews
 * Develop driver-level code to interface with radios, sensors, and actuators onboard for all Haven missions
 * Develop and maintain the Telemetry and Commanding Systems which will be used to communicate with our vehicles
 * Develop unit and integrated tests, and establish continuous integration framework for flight