Senior Integration Specialist, E-2

<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>Senior integration Specialist</strong>, reporting to the<strong> Supervisor AM and Integration, E-2, &nbsp;</strong>to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help transition the system from development to production.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a technical authority for the assembly, integration, and testing of liquid rocket engine hardware and subsystems.</li> <li>Support rapid iteration and development testing, including configuration control, test turnaround, and readiness reviews.</li> <li>Lead and execute the most complex hands-on integrations of large and small, high-precision, and fragile assemblies.</li> <li>Define, validate, and enforce aerospace integration practices including safety wiring, helicoil installation, torque methodology, tube bending, flaring and hardware verification.</li> <li>Select, verify, and oversee the use of precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.</li> <li>Interpret and apply engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, bills of material, and P&amp;IDs; identify discrepancies, drive resolution, and recommend design or process changes.</li> <li>Own the readiness, operation, and continuous improvement of the integration and test facilities.</li> <li>Lead subsystem test operations, including high-pressure operations, fluid fill/drain/handling, hazardous operations, and real-time sensor monitoring.</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary issues across fluid, mechanical, and basic electrical systems; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.</li> <li>Author, review, and maintain build, test, maintenance, and safety documentation; ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.</li> <li>Identify, prioritize, and implement improvements to processes, tooling, and safety systems to increase reliability, throughput, and test site productivity.</li> <li>Mentor and technically develop technicians and specialists through cross-functional collaboration, formal training, and on-the-job coaching.</li> <li>Act as a primary interface between engineering, test operations, and the shop floor to ensure efficient execution and feedback loops.</li> <li>Uphold, evolve, and champion test processes, safety standards, and best practices across the organization.</li> <li>Oversee and ensure the safe operation of heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead lifting equipment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li> <li>15+ years of experience in production, mechanical, manufacturing, integration, or test environments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.</li> <li>Deep hands-on experience with propulsion system assembly, integration, and testing.</li> <li>Advanced tube fitting and bending expertise with common industry fitting systems.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership of propulsion hardware integration and high-pressure or cryogenic test operations.</li> <li>Extensive experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic system operations and maintenance.</li> <li>Familiarity with configuration control, test readiness reviews, and hazard analyses.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$55</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$68 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</strong></div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <div> <div data-qa="message_pane"> <div> <div id="message-list"> <div id="message-list"> <div data-qa="slack_kit_scrollbar"> <div> <div data-qa="slack_kit_list"> <div id="message-list_1770163429.476589" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1770163429.476589"> <div data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1770163429.476589" data-msg-channel-id="D1T52LDR4"> <div data-qa-hover="true"> <div> <div> <div> <div data-qa="message_content"> <div> <div data-qa="message-text"> <div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div> <div> <div>Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% 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 of vacation for non-exempt staff with the 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="message-list_bottomSpacer" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="bottomSpacer"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <p><strong>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</strong></p> The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.</div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <div style="line-height: 1;">Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</div></div>