Integration Test Engineer Long Beach, California, United States

Overview

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays without the adverse effects of zero gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to launch into low Earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with talented people on Earth to further space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Integration Test Engineer , reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration , to support the development of systems required for the build and test of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position in our Long Beach location.

As an Integration Test Engineer, you will develop creative solutions to complex assembly and production problems. You will play a critical role in our development and production teams for identifying and defining test processes and plans and then executing them. Your input will be vital in transitioning the space station from design to a built and tested station ready to host humans in space.

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

Additional Requirements

Pay Range

Salary Range : California

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including : 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; access to a 401(k) retirement plan; mental health support and wellness benefits; and other perks. We also provide meals and snacks on-site as part of Vast's commitment to employee well-being.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or be eligible for deemed export licensing.

Equal Opportunity

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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