Fluids Test Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a<strong> Integration Test Engineer</strong>, reporting to the<strong> Sr. Manager, Integration Test, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.</p> <p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>, <strong>exempt </strong>position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.</li> <li>Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.</li> <li>Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings.</li> <li>Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution.</li> <li>Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics.</li> <li>Document non-conformances and collaborate with quality team on root cause corrective actions.</li> <li>Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.</li> <li>Collaborate with distributed engineering organizations to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.</li> <li>Partner with engineers, SMEs, and technicians to solve complex fluid system problems.</li> <li>Mentor engineers and technicians on the team.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, electrical, or similar field.</li> <li>4+ years of related engineering experience.</li>