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Staff Software Assurance Engineer

Vast is pioneering the development of commercial artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term space habitation. The company seeks a Staff Software Assurance Engineer to ensure software integrity, safety, and quality in mission-critical space and ground operations.

Skills

  • Expertise in software assurance and safety planning aligned with standards like NASA-STD-8739.8 and DO-178.
  • Strong knowledge of software lifecycle assessment including audits and evaluations.
  • Proficiency with verification and validation techniques such as static analysis, formal methods, and test automation.
  • Deep understanding of software risk management, issue tracking, and traceability.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical findings clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, and execute software assurance and safety plans aligned with industry standards.
  • Independently assess software engineering processes and compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Conduct rigorous analysis, verification, and validation to collect objective software quality evidence.
  • Lead formal reviews and audits of software requirements, design, code, and test artifacts.
  • Identify, assess, escalate, and track software risks and issues to resolution with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure implementation and verification of safety-critical and security requirements.
  • Contribute to the improvement of software assurance tools, processes, metrics, and reporting.
  • Mentor engineering teams on software assurance best practices and quality culture.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, software development, and mission assurance teams for integrated assurance objectives.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible paid time off and up to 10 vacation days for non-exempt staff.
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan access.
  • One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, and mental healthcare through Spring Health.
  • Complimentary snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.
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$159,100/yr - $205,800/yr
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Full-time, onsite
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2025

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