Vast is looking for Senior Integration Technician, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on. 

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

Responsibilities

• Build and test high-pressure fluid and gas systems on Haven-1 vehicle and test articles.
• Perform vehicle fluid system functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, and hazardous operations.
• Build and maintain test facilities, GSE, propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Conduct field test operations including high-pressure system operation, fluid fill/drain/handling, and sensor monitoring.
• Read and interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Execute aerospace integration practices including safety cabling, helicoil installation, and fastener/fitting torque.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklift, overhead equipment, etc.).
• Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity.
• Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
• Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems.
• Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work overtime, varying hours, shifts, and weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Pay Range

• Fluid Test Technician II: $29 - $42
• Fluid Test Technician III: $33 - $47
• Senior Fluid Test Technician: $40 - $57

Vast is looking for a Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration Test, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.
• Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.
• Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings.
• Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.
• Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.
• Document non-conformances and collaborate with quality team on root cause corrective actions.
• Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.
• Partner with engineers, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.

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 with working with technicians and running multi person operations.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with pressure testing, fluid system design, proof and leak checks in compliance with ASME B31.3.
• Experience planning and executing engineering operations in time-sensitive, high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of pressure safety standards (D.O.O, ASME, API, NFPA) for quantity distance and keep-out zones.
• Experience with high-pressure gas systems and closed-loop control systems.
• Ability to design and perform environmental testing per SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G.
• Experience designing and implementing instrumentation systems and precision measurement devices.
• Experience with DAQ hardware and software (NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, Dewesoft, Beckhoff).
• Ability to generate test system P&IDs using Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent.
• Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers.
• Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures.
• Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (NX preferred).
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and version control (SVN, GIT).
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot new and existing systems.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities across multiple projects and deliver high-value results iteratively.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work varying hours, shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Pay Range: 

• Integration Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Integration Engineer: $$137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

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 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. 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:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field.
• Hands on hardware integration and testing experience.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.

Preferred Skills & 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: $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Integration Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Vast is looking for an Integration Technician, 2nd Shift, reporting to the Supervisor, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

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

Shift: 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm PST

Responsibilities: 

• Assemble, install, and test flight hardware
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
• Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
• Perform high pressure pneumatic testing
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Use various mechanical tools without instruction
• Collaborate with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
• Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems, avionic components, and harnesses
• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
• NASA-STD-8739.3 & NASA-STD-8739.4 certification (currently or previously held)
• IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-620, & IPC-J-STD-001 (currently or previously held)
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
• Must be willing to travel when needed from weeks at a time to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida)

Pay Range: 

• Integration Technician I: $23.00 - $32.00
• Integration Technician II: $30.00 - $40.00
• Integration Technician III: $33.00 - $47.00
• Senior Integration Technician: $40.00 - $56.00

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

Vast is looking for an Integration Build Engineer, 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:

• 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 with working with technicians and running multi person operations
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale

Preferred Skills & 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 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:

• Integration Build Engineer II: $112,300 - $159,450
• Senior Integration Build Engineer: $137,760 - $195,550

Vast is looking for an Production Manager, Integration, reporting to the Director of Production Manufacturing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Own daily execution of build plan across assigned work centers (safety, quality, delivery)
• Lead supervisors and technicians to achieve takt-based production targets
• Identify and escalate production blockers to Engineering, Quality, or Program teams
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Design Engineering to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability
• Drive adherence to work instructions, planning, and configuration control
• Monitor and improve key production metrics (throughput, labor hours, rework, scrap)
• Ensure staffing plans and shift coverage support program milestones
• Maintain visual management of production status and recovery plans
• Support implementation of PFMEA-driven process controls and standard work
• Maintain schedule accuracy and sequence of integration

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of experience leading production teams in an assembly or fabrication environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering and Design teams

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting vehicle structures or final integration environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and PFMEA
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production planning
• Experience scaling from development to higher-rate production
• Strong escalation judgment and production recovery planning

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

• $125,000 - $180,000

Vast is looking for a Integration Test Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration Test, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.
• Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.
• Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings.
• Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.
• Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.
• Document non-conformances and collaborate with quality team on root cause corrective actions.
• Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.
• Partner with engineers, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.

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 with working with technicians and running multi person operations.
• Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with pressure testing, fluid system design, proof and leak checks in compliance with ASME B31.3.
• Experience planning and executing engineering operations in time-sensitive, high-risk environments.
• Knowledge of pressure safety standards (D.O.O, ASME, API, NFPA) for quantity distance and keep-out zones.
• Experience with high-pressure gas systems and closed-loop control systems.
• Ability to design and perform environmental testing per SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G.
• Experience designing and implementing instrumentation systems and precision measurement devices.
• Experience with DAQ hardware and software (NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, Dewesoft, Beckhoff).
• Ability to generate test system P&IDs using Visio, Lucidchart, or equivalent.
• Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers.
• Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures.
• Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (NX preferred).
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred) and version control (SVN, GIT).
• Experience with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot new and existing systems.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities across multiple projects and deliver high-value results iteratively.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional engineering teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work varying hours, shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Pay Range: 

• Integration Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468
• Senior Integration Engineer: $$137,760 - $195,552
• Staff Integration Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472