Integration Engineer, Avionics Test

Vast is looking for a Integration Engineer, Avionics Test, reporting to the Sr. 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 in our Long Beach location.

As a Integration Test Engineer, you will develop and execute avionics test campaigns. You will cover a broad scope of electrical systems taking them through procedure development, execution on the flight vehicle, and nonconformance resolution. These seemingly simple tests often require creative solutions that require first-principles thinking. Your work will be vital in transitioning the space station from a design to a built and tested station ready to host humans in space.

Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and maintain test procedures for flight hardware

Evaluate if testing processes meet all requirements including safety, quality, function, and efficiency; if they do not, rectify the situation.

Plan technical and logistical details to enable efficient completion of tests.

Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.

Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations, subject matter experts, and technicians to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules, design tests, and assess risks in an ambiguous environment.

Act as test director and exercise technical authority for testing events

Disposition non-conformances, make risk-informed corrective actions, and exercise engineering judgment in ambiguous situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field.

Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.

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

System-level understanding of an avionics subsystem.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with flight hardware

System-level understanding of many avionics subsystems

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, including non-conforming flight hardware.

Experience planning and executing vehicle level system verifications

Experience deriving and challenging requirements to drive product maturity

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 20% of the time.

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay Range:

Integration Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468

Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552

Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Pay Range: California

$112,340—$230,472 USD