Integration Test Engineer - Fluid Systems

Vast

Long Beach, United States
Base: $106,000 - $204,500; bonus/equity: compyny e...
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Design, build, and commissioning of fluid system gse
Develop clear and robust test plans
Act as test director
** Vast is seeking an Integration Test Engineer for its Long Beach location, focused on developing systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The role involves designing and commissioning fluid systems, creating test plans, and leading test operations while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. **

Job Summary

  • Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies.
  • Responsibilities include owning design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands, developing test plans, and acting as test director.
  • Full-time employees receive company equity, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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** Vast is seeking an Integration Test Engineer for its Long Beach location, focused on developing systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The role involves designing and commissioning fluid systems, creating test plans, and leading test operations while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. **

Salary

Base: $106,000 - $204,500; Bonus/Equity: company equity; Benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE
  • Develop clear and robust test plans
  • Act as test director
  • Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs
  • Produce professional documentation including schematics
  • Document non-conformances and collaborate on root cause corrective actions
  • Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with pressure safety standards
  • Experience with high-pressure gas systems
  • Ability to design and perform environmental testing
  • Experience designing and implementing instrumentation systems
  • Experience with DAQ hardware and software
  • Ability to generate test system P&IDs
  • Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures
  • Experience with project scheduling tools
  • Ability to quickly troubleshoot new and existing systems
  • Ability to rapidly shift priorities

Key Requirements

  • 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 with working with technicians and running multi person operations
  • Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%)
  • Ability to work varying hours, shifts, extended hours, and weekends
  • Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
  • Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Work Rights

Must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing

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