Space Systems Mechanical Test Engineer II

vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to design, build, and operate test rigs and GSE for ECLSS fluid, chemical, and electrical control systems in support of Haven-1 and future space station modules. The role involves hands-on assembly, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis at typical operating pressures.

You will develop test procedures, maintain traceability, and collaborate with manufacturing, REs, technicians, and control teams to ensure test setups reflect design intent and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with fluid/chemical systems incl. fittings, valves, pumps, sensors.
• Ability to build, operate, troubleshoot test rigs and hardware.
• Create test documentation and maintain test traceability from planning through execution.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate test rigs and GSE for ECLSS systems and campaigns.
• Assemble, integrate, instrument, and test ECLSS hardware (fluid, chemical, electrical) and troubleshoot components.
• Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and hardware documentation with traceability.
• Support Haven-1 flight hardware via Acceptance and Qualification Test Campaigns and R&D testing.
• Design test fixtures, wiring diagrams, and DAQ setups in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
• Assist in transitioning to production-ready test processes and support test readiness reviews.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Test rig development

Python programming

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Vast is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to design, build, and operate test rigs and GSE for ECLSS fluid, chemical, and electrical control systems in support of Haven-1 and future space station modules. The role involves hands-on assembly, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis at typical operating pressures.

You will develop test procedures, maintain traceability, and collaborate with manufacturing, REs, technicians, and control teams to ensure test setups reflect design intent and