Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test

Vast•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, including its multi-module Haven Station. The Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test will help develop the systems behind human-rated space stations and drive development and execution of human-rated vehicle processes as Haven-1 moves from design to a flight-ready station. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California. Vast welcomes applicants across a range of experience levels and calibrates level and compensation to the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated capability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a 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.
Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience.
CAD proficiency; NX is preferred.
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Nice To Haves

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 CAD tools, ideally 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 the ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
At the senior level, experience mentoring engineers or technicians and managing multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

Own the design, build, and commissioning of fluid system ground support equipment (GSE) and test stands.
Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.
Act as test director, provide status updates, and lead handoff meetings.
Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.
Produce professional mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.
Document non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team on root cause corrective actions.
Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.
Partner with engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.
At the senior level, mentor engineers and technicians on the team.

Benefits

Company equity for full-time employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days 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.
Other discounts and perks.
Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals, and onsite barista service; lunch is subsidized.