Integration Engineer, Avionics Test Verified today
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using a hardware-rich, low-cost approach. Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027. You will drive the development and execution of human-rated vehicle processes as Haven-1 transitions from design to flight-ready station.
Role Overview
Full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, CA.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain test procedures for flight hardware
- Evaluate if testing processes meet all requirements including safety, quality, function, and efficiency; rectify gaps where found
- Plan technical and logistical details to enable efficient completion of tests
- Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
- Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations, subject matter experts, and technicians to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules
- Act as test director and exercise technical authority for testing events
- Disposition non-conformances, make risk-informed corrective actions, and exercise engineering judgment in ambiguous situations
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical field
- Manufacturing experience (including internships) managing a product or product line across multiple work centers and/or departments
- Experience with fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test
- 2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II; 4-6+ years for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
- Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience
- CAD proficiency (NX preferred)
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Hands-on experience building or testing hardware in industry or through student teams such as Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, or robotics
- Experience with aerospace, spacecraft, propulsion, or other safety-critical or high-reliability hardware
- Experience taking designs or processes from concept through build or test, and from R&D to production
- Familiarity with Siemens NX and PLM tools such as Teamcenter
- Exposure to thermal or structural analysis using Ansys or similar tools
- Awareness of aerospace workmanship, design, and environmental test standards such as IPC, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, or MIL-STD-810
- Proficiency applying GD&T
- Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis
- Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to work well in cross-functional teams
- Senior Level: experience mentoring engineers or technicians and managing multiple projects
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Compensation
- Engineer / Level I: $86,100 to $122,220
- Engineer / Level II: $112,340 to $159,468
- Senior Engineer / Level III: $137,760 to $195,552
Compensation is calibrated to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. Full-time employees receive company equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off (20+ days vacation for exempt staff), paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan access, and onsite meals including free snacks, coffee, and dinner, with subsidized lunch.