Space Systems Controls & Automation Engineer II

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Equity

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer II in Long Beach to support development of the systems for space-station testing. The role focuses on building and maintaining a data acquisition and controls stack, and on delivering robust control solutions for complex hardware.

The candidate will work with software, thermal, manufacturing, propulsion, and mechanical teams; must have PLC/embedded experience and a solid electronics background. This is a full-time exempt position in Long Beach.

Qualifications

• / Minimum qualifications: Bachelor of Science in mechanical or electrical engineering; 3+ years with PLCs or embedded systems; working knowledge of wire harnessing, electrical diagrams, signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a data acquisition and controls stack for long Beach test assets.
• Design, implement, and own complex control systems for space-rated hardware.
• Collaborate across software, thermal, manufacturing, propulsion, and mechanical test teams to advance test capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and debug test assets to ensure optimal test system performance.

Skills

Programming languages

Test & debugging

Embedded systems

Python

C#

C++

JavaScript

Version control

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

TwinCat

Beckhoff hardware

Git

GitLab

EtherCAT/Profinet

Job description

Vast is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer II in Long Beach to support development of the systems for space-station testing. The role focuses on building and maintaining a data acquisition and controls stack, and on delivering robust control solutions for complex hardware.

The candidate will work with software, thermal, manufacturing, propulsion, and mechanical teams; must have PLC/embedded experience and a solid electronics background. This is a full-time exempt position in Long Beach.