Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
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
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
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