Integration Engineer (2nd Shift)

Vast is looking for Integration Engineer(s) for 2nd shift support (2pm-10:30pm), 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. As an Integration 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.

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

Shift:

• 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Support 2nd shift operations with Integration Technicians and supporting Engineering REs.
• Be a permanent 2nd shift 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:

• 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.
• 6+ years of related engineering experience.

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 Engineer II: $110,000-$142,000
• Senior Integration Engineer: $135,000-$176,000
• Staff Integration Engineer: $159,000-$205,000