Senior Integration Specialist, E-2

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 Demos 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 worlds 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.

Vast is looking for a Senior integration Specialist reporting to the Supervisor AM and Integration E-2 to create the worlds highest performing engine for small launchers while optimizing for production and low 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical authority for the assembly integration and testing of liquid rocket engine hardware and subsystems.
• Support rapid iteration and development testing including configuration control test turnaround and readiness reviews.
• Lead and execute the most complex hands-on integrations of large and small high-precision and fragile assemblies.
• Define validate and enforce aerospace integration practices including safety wiring helicoil installation torque methodology tube bending flaring and hardware verification.
• Select verify and oversee the use of precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches micrometers and calipers.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings work instructions specifications bills of material and P&IDs; identify discrepancies drive resolution and recommend design or process changes.
• Own the readiness operation and continuous improvement of the integration and test facilities.
• Lead subsystem test operations including high-pressure operations fluid fill/drain/handling hazardous operations and real-time sensor monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex cross-disciplinary issues across fluid mechanical and basic electrical systems; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Author review and maintain build test maintenance and safety documentation; ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Identify prioritize and implement improvements to processes tooling and safety systems to increase reliability throughput and test site productivity.
• Mentor and technically develop technicians and specialists through cross-functional collaboration formal training and on-the-job coaching.
• Act as a primary interface between engineering test operations and the shop floor to ensure efficient execution and feedback loops.
• Uphold evolve and champion test processes safety standards and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation of heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead lifting equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years of experience in production mechanical manufacturing integration or test environments.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in aerospace aviation military or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Deep hands-on experience with propulsion system assembly integration and testing.
• Advanced tube fitting and bending expertise with common industry fitting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of propulsion hardware integration and high-pressure or cryogenic test operations.
• Extensive experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx) liquid propellant and cryogenic system operations and maintenance.
• Familiarity with configuration control test readiness reviews and hazard analyses.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

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