Integration Engineer, Environmental Test

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,300 - 159,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Onsite meals and snacks

401(k) retirement plan

Access to mental healthcare

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Integration Test Engineer in Long Beach to support the development of artificial-gravity space stations. Responsibilities include planning tests, collaborating with engineers, and refining manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of engineering experience, especially in hardware integration and testing. This is a full-time position with extensive benefits, including 100% medical coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related engineering experience in testing.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration.
• Experience creating and executing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate tests for integration processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on test plans.
• Document and resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Hardware integration and testing

Test plans and procedures

Collaboration with engineering teams

Problem-solving in production

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field

Tools

Linux

Python

Job description

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.

Vast is looking for an Integration Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager of Integration Test, to support the development of systems requisite for the fabrication and testing of artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations.

This position is full‑time, exempt and located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, prepare, coordinate, direct, and exercise functional authority for completion of tests
• Enable day‑to‑day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
• Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules
• Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect the most efficient assembly practices
• Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
• Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex production issues
• Act as test director and provide status updates and run handoff and other tag‑ups
• Document and provide resolution to non‑conformances and collaborate 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, presentations, and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 6+ years of related engineering experience
• Experience with the 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 writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale
• Experience planning and executing vehicle‑level system verifications, leak checks, or environmental tests
• Comfortable working in a high‑stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

• Integration Engineer II: $112,300 - $159,460
• Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 - $195,500

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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 & 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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.