Hiring: Controls and Automation Engineer II Company: Vast Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:23:42 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : C#, C++, Embedded Systems, Git, GitLab, Python, Spring About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience with TwinCat programming and Beckhoff hardware. •2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting and debugging mechanical, electrical, and software issues. •Coding proficiency in one or more languages (Python, C#, C++, JS, ST, etc.) •Solid functional working knowledge of version control (Git, GitLab) and software development. •Solid functional working knowledge of instrumentation selection. Required Skills: •Develop and maintain a data acquisition and controls stack to support a wide range of 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—including 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. Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline. •3+ years of applied experience with programmable logic controllers or similar embedded systems. •Solid functional working knowledge of supporting engineering skills (Wire Harnessing, electrical diagrams, signal processing). •Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones. •Demonstrated capacity to lift up to 25lbs unassisted. •We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!