Integration Engineer, Environmental Test Verified today
About the Role
Vast is seeking an Integration Test Engineer to support development of systems for fabrication and testing of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will report to the Senior Manager of Integration Test and work full-time in Long Beach, California.
What You Will Do
- Plan, schedule, prepare, coordinate, and direct functional authority for completion of tests
- Enable day-to-day execution of vehicle integration and test flow
- Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules
- Ensure integration procedures evolve to reflect efficient assembly practices
- Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery requirements
- Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex production issues
- Act as test director and provide status updates during handoffs and tagups
- Document non-conformances and work with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field
- 4+ years of related engineering experience
- Hands-on hardware integration and testing experience
- Experience writing test plans, procedures, and presentations with go/no-go judgment and rationale
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 6+ years of related engineering experience
- Experience with build, assembly, integration, or test of complex assemblies and systems
- Familiarity with Linux and Python environments
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Experience planning and executing vehicle-level system verifications, leak checks, or environmental tests
- Comfort working in high-stress environments balancing multiple projects and adjusting to strategic changes
Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Compensation
Integration Engineer II: $112,300-$159,460. Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760-$195,500. Compensation calibrated to experience and demonstrated capability. Full-time employees receive company equity, medical/dental/vision coverage, 20+ days vacation (exempt), paid parental leave, 401(k), disability insurance, life insurance, and additional perks including onsite meals and beverages.
Export Control Requirement
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, or asylees and refugees with status granted.