Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 112,340 - 159,468; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Integration Engineer for developing systems for artificial-gravity space stations in Long Beach. This full-time role involves designing, building, and testing fluid systems while collaborating with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience. Benefits include medical coverage, generous vacation, and company equity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations.
• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%).

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.
• Develop test plans for on-vehicle checkouts and high-pressure testing.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.

Skills

Hands-on hardware integration

Pressure testing

Fluid system design

Collaboration across teams

Education

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

Tools

CAD systems (NX preferred)

DAQ hardware and software (NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ)

Project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project)

Job description

Position Summary

Vast is seeking an Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial‑gravity human‑rated space stations. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Integration Test, is full‑time, exempt, and located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.
• Develop clear and robust test plans for on‑vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high‑pressure testing.
• Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings.
• Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.
• Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.
• Document non‑conformances and collaborate with 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, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or a related field.
• 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Hands‑on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Experience working with technicians and running multi‑person operations.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with pressure testing, fluid system design, proof and leak checks in compliance with ASME B31.3.
• Experience planning and executing engineering operations in time‑sensitive, high‑risk environments.
• Knowledge of pressure safety standards (D.O.O., ASME, API, NFPA) for quantity, distance, and keep‑out zones.
• Experience with high‑pressure gas systems and closed‑loop control systems.
• Ability to design and perform environmental testing per SMC‑S‑016, GEVS NASA‑STD‑7000a, MIL‑STD‑810G.
• Experience designing and implementing instrumentation systems and precision measurement devices.
• Experience with DAQ hardware and software (NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, Dewesoft, Beckhoff).
• Ability to generate test system P&IDs using Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent.
• Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers.
• Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures.
• Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (NX preferred).
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and version control (SVN, GIT).
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot new and existing systems.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities across multiple projects and deliver high‑value results iteratively.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross‑functional engineering teams.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work varying hours, shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Pay Range

• Integration Engineer II: $112,340 – $159,468
• Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 – $195,552
• Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 – $230,472

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary based on experience and market demand. Full‑time employees receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff, up to 10+ days for non‑exempt staff with cash‑out option, paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k), ClassPass credits, personalized mental health care through Spring Health, and additional discounts and perks. The company also provides free snack offerings, coffee, and subsidized lunch.

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), as well as asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

Equal Opportunity

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment 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.