Controls and Automation Engineer II
Vast AI · Long Beach, California, United States
About this role
**Controls & Automation Engineer II (Long Beach) — Vast** At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to enable a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, unlocking advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and enabling a new space economy. Vast is seeking a **Controls & Automation Engineer II**, reporting to the **Manager, Controls & Automation**, to support the development of systems required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. **Position Details** - **Full-time** - **Exempt** - **Location:** Long Beach **Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain a **data acquisition and controls stack** to support partnering test teams at the Long Beach site—creating software tools and setting standards for test assets and practices. - **Design, implement, and own complex control systems** for testing space-rated hardware, with responsibility for both hardware and software components. - Collaborate across disciplines (software, thermal, manufacturing, propulsion, ECLSS, and mechanical test teams) to drive robust testing practices, gather upgrade requests, and define new capabilities for the test stack. - Troubleshoot and debug test assets to resolve issues quickly and ensure optimal test system performance. **Minimum Qualifications** - **B.S.** in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline. - **3+ years** of applied experience with **programmable logic controllers (PLCs)** or similar embedded systems. - Working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (wire harnessing, electrical diagrams, signal processing). **Preferred Skills & Experience** - **2+ years** with **TwinCAT** programming and **Beckhoff** hardware. - **2+ years** 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 processes behind spaceflight testing (ATP/QTP). - Understanding of industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, etc.). - Understanding of industrial standards (UL508A, NFPA 70, ISO 13849, etc.). **Additional Requirements** - Willingness to work **overtime and/or weekends** to support critical mission milestones. - Ability to lift up to **25 lbs unassisted**. **Pay Range (California)** - **$120,540 — $171,100 USD** **Compensation & Benefits (Highlights)** - Base salary varies based on knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. - Full-time employees receive **company equity** and a comprehensive benefits package including **medical, dental, and vision**, **paid time off**, **paid parental leave**, **short/long-term disability**, **life insurance**, **401(k)**, and additional perks (including food perks and mental healthcare via Spring Health). **U.S. Export Control Compliance** - The role involves access to information/items subject to U.S. export controls. The selected candidate must be a **“U.S. person”** (per 22 C.F.R. § 120.62) or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. **Equal Opportunity** - Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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