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Vast

Fluids Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$112K - $159K/yr

Vast is looking for a Integration Test Engineer , reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration Test ... Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high ...

Vast

Fluids Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$162K - $230K/yr

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Fluids Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Vast
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$112K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands.

  • Develop test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define test plans, requirements, and schedules.

Job description

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

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