Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test New Long Beach, California, United States

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and snacks

Paid time off

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test to design, build, and commission fluid system GSE and test stands for human-rated space stations.

You will develop robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing, and lead test directions with formal design reviews. The role requires hands-on fabrication/assembly experience, CAD proficiency (NX), and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Manufacturing experience managing a product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test.
• 2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II
• 4-6+ years of experience for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

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 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, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems
• Senior Level: Mentor engineers and technicians on the team

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Strong problem-solving

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in mechanical or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Ansys

Job description

Long Beach, California, United States

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach, CA location.

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 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, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems
• Senior Level: Mentor engineers and technicians on the team

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• Manufacturing experience (including internships) managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test
• 2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II
• 4-6+ years of experience for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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
• Senior Level: experience mentoring engineers or technicians and managing multiple projects at once

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Ranges

• Engineer/ Level I: $86,100.00 - $122,220.00
• Engineer/ Level II: $112,340.00 - $159,468.00
• Senior Engineer/ Level III: $137,760.00 - $195,552.00

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

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: 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.

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.

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 be considered for deemed export licensing. To assist Vast in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which ITAR/EAR status applies to you: