Integration Build Engineer

About the role

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, low-cost approach. The company is building Haven Station, a multi-module commercial space station, and recently launched Vast Satellite. As an Integration Build Engineer reporting to the Manager, Integration, you will support development of systems for build and test of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, working in Long Beach, CA.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

• 6+ years of related engineering experience (preferred)
• 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, with flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non‑exempt staff with ability to cash‑out unused vacation annually
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• Other discounts and perks
• Exceptional food perks: snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, dinner meals free of charge; lunch subsidized
• Company equity

Pay

Integration Build Engineer II: $112,300 – $159,450; Senior Integration Build Engineer: $137,760 – $195,550. Pay Range (California): $112,300—$195,550 USD. Compensation is calibrated to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability.

Schedule

Full‑time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California.