Integration Build Engineering Specialist

Vast is looking for an Integration Build Specialist II, reporting to the Manager, Integration, to support the development of the systems required for the  build and test of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities:

Support operations with Integration Technicians and supporting Engineering REs

Be a permanent engineering presence to ensure operations are  unblocked and to find solutions to keep work moving if blockers or Non Conformances arise

Plan, schedule, prepare, coordinate, direct, and exercise functional authority for completion of tests

Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules.

Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect the most efficient assembly practices

Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all requirements including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery

Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve complex production issues

Act as test director and provide status updates and run handoff and other tagups

Document and provide resolution to non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on integration, build, or test experience in lieu of a degree

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field with 1+ years of related engineering experience

Hands on hardware integration and testing experience

Experience with working with technicians and running multi person operations

Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale

Experience with the build, assembly, integration, or test of complex assemblies and systems

Familiarity with Linux and Python environments

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale

Experience planning and executing vehicle level system verifications, leak checks, or environmental tests

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: California

$112,300—$159,450 USD