Space Engine Integration Engineer — Build & Optimize (Equity)

Vast; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Onsite meals

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Integration Build Engineer to join the Hawthorne team and help create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers. You will work with Engineering Responsible Engineers and Technicians to transfer designs into manufacturable assembly processes.

The role emphasizes hands‑on integration, process planning, and continuous improvement on the shop floor, with exposure to CAD tools (Siemens NX) and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace.
• HHands-on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and go/no‑go judgments.

Responsibilities

• Support engine assembly operations with Integration Technicians and supporting Engineers.
• Hands-on collaboration with the design team to transfer knowledge and provide input on manufacturability and assembly processes for E‑2 engine.
• Create and iterate engine assembly and disassembly process plans.
• Be a permanent engineering presence to ensure operations are unblocked and to find solutions to keep work moving if blockers or Non Conformances arise.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production.
• Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect the most efficient assembly practices.
• Perform hands‑on assembly, integration, and testing of components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
• Specify and procure dedicated manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Implement continuous improvements on the shop floor to increase productivity.

Skills

Hands-on hardware integration

Cross‑functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Test planning/writing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Vast is seeking an Integration Build Engineer to join the Hawthorne team and help create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers. You will work with Engineering Responsible Engineers and Technicians to transfer designs into manufacturable assembly processes.

The role emphasizes hands‑on integration, process planning, and continuous improvement on the shop floor, with exposure to CAD tools (Siemens NX) and GD&T.