Space Station Mission Integration Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Spring Health mental healthcare

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer in Long Beach, CA, to lead end-to-end integration of customer payloads onto the Haven space station.

This role interfaces with customers and internal engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, thermal, software, and operations to ensure interfaces are defined and closed on schedule. The role requires a BS in engineering and a background in aerospace or space systems, with travel up to 50% and willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in aerospace industry or space systems is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical liaison between customer and internal engineers across disciplines.
• Develop and maintain ICDs and requirements documents; decompose and verify requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve integration issues and drive closure.
• Own mission integration schedule and track milestones on both sides.
• Plan payload integration and test campaigns, including environmental testing support.
• Identify and disposition technical risks, waivers, and non-conformances.

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Vast Space Llc. is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer in Long Beach, CA, to lead end-to-end integration of customer payloads onto the Haven space station.

This role interfaces with customers and internal engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, thermal, software, and operations to ensure interfaces are defined and closed on schedule. The role requires a BS in engineering and a background in aerospace or space systems, with travel up to 50% and willingness to work overtime.