Fluids Test Engineer at Vast

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a<strong>&nbsp;Integration Test Engineer</strong>, reporting to the<strong> Sr. Manager, Integration Test,&nbsp;</strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.</p> <p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>exempt </strong>position located in our&nbsp;<strong>Long Beach</strong>&nbsp;location.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.</li> <li>Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.</li> <li>Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings.</li> <li>Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.</li> <li>Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.</li> <li>Document non-conformances and collaborate with quality team on root cause corrective actions.</li> <li>Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.</li> <li>Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.</li> <li>Partner with engineers, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.</li> <li>Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field.</li> <li>4+ years of related engineering experience.</li> <li>Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.</li> <li>Experience with working with technicians and running multi person operations.</li> <li>Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with pressure testing, fluid system design, proof and leak checks in compliance with ASME B31.3.</li> <li>Experience planning and executing engineering operations in time-sensitive, high-risk environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of pressure safety standards (D.O.O, ASME, API, NFPA) for quantity distance and keep-out zones.</li> <li>Experience with high-pressure gas systems and closed-loop control systems.</li> <li>Ability to design and perform environmental testing per SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G.</li> <li>Experience designing and implementing instrumentation systems and precision measurement devices.</li> <li>Experience with DAQ hardware and software (NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, Dewesoft, Beckhoff).</li> <li>Ability to generate test system P&amp;IDs using Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent.</li> <li>Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers.</li> <li>Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures.</li> <li>Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures.</li> <li>Proficiency with CAD systems (NX preferred).</li> <li>Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and version control (SVN, GIT).</li> <li>Experience with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).</li> <li>Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence.</li> <li>Ability to quickly troubleshoot new and existing systems.</li> <li>Ability to rapidly shift priorities across multiple projects and deliver high-value results iteratively.</li> <li>Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional engineering teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.</li> <li>Ability to work varying hours, shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.</li> <li>Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.</li> <li>Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Integration Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468</li> <li>Senior Integration Engineer: $$137,760 - $195,552</li> <li>Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$112,340</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$230,472 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</strong></div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <div> <div data-qa="message_pane"> <div> <div id="message-list"> <div id="message-list"> <div data-qa="slack_kit_scrollbar"> <div> <div data-qa="slack_kit_list"> <div id="message-list_1770163429.476589" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1770163429.476589"> <div data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1770163429.476589" data-msg-channel-id="D1T52LDR4"> <div data-qa-hover="true"> <div> <div> <div> <div data-qa="message_content"> <div> <div data-qa="message-text"> <div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div> <div> <div>Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="message-list_bottomSpacer" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="bottomSpacer"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <p><strong>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</strong></p> The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.</div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <div style="line-height: 1;">Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div></div>