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Vast · 3 weeks ago

Integration Test Engineer - Fluid Systems

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$106K/yr - $204K/yr

4+ years exp

Vast is on a mission to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. They are seeking an Integration Test Engineer to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, focusing on fluid system testing and integration.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Fluid system designTest plan developmentHigh-pressure testingInstrumentation systemsPressure safety standardsCAD systemsDAQ hardware/softwareProject scheduling toolsRoot cause analysisTroubleshootingCollaboration skills

Required

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

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

Benefits

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

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees