Integration Engineer, Environmental Test

Vast is looking for an Integration Test Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager of Integration Test, to support the development of systems requisite for the fabrication and testing of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This position is full-time, exempt position and located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

4+ years of related engineering experience

Hands on hardware integration and testing experience

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

6+ years of related engineering experience

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 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: $112,300 - $159,460

Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 - $195,500

Pay Range: California

$112,300—$195,500 USD