Spaceflight Fluid Systems Integration Engineer

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

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.