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# Test Engineer, Structures Test

- **Company:** Vast, Inc
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $86,100.0 - $195,552.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Subversion, Test Execution Engine, Smartsheet, Git, Software Version Control, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-structures-test-long-beach-ca--5ced9124-b64b-40d1-9517-cbe54c1c02b9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
 * 1+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, etc.)

Preferred Skills & Experience:

 * Ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G. etc.
 * Experience planning and executing engineering operations in a time-sensitive and high-risk environment
 * Own assembly, checkouts and development test stands
 * Ability to quickly understand and troubleshoot new/existing systems
 * Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers
 * Experience with designing and implementing instrumentation systems
 * Experience in structural design and analysis of test fixtures
 * Experience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutions
 * Execute deliverables based on prioritized implementation plans and timelines
 * Ability to rapidly change priorities between several projects
 * Identify key unknowns and quickly close knowledge gaps
 * Deliver the highest value results quickly and iterate towards successive milestones
 * Perform structured root cause analysis of test failures
 * Experience designing and/or working with closed-loop control systems (hydraulic/ pressure systems)
 * Experience with working with DAQ software i.e. NI, Beckoff, and/or Dewesoft
 * Experience working with DAQ hardware i.e. NI, Beckoff, and/or Dewesoft
 * Experience operating / working with high-pressure gas systems
 * Experience generating test system P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) using Visio / Lucidchart or equivalent
 * Experience with creating and maintaining project schedules with Smartsheet, Project or equivalent
 * Experience with SVN, GIT, or other version management systems
 * Experience with Teamcenter or other PLM systems
 * Experience with CAD systems, NX preferable
 * Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
 * Experience with selection of precision sensor and measurement devices (i.e. loadcells, thermocouples, pressure sensors, deflection transducers)
 * Ability to thrive as an individual contributor and as part of a team
 * Ability to add something unique and positive to our team
 * Generally high level of all-around awesomeness

Additional Requirements:

 * Must be able to travel to our Mojave Test site (~25% of the time)
 * Must be able to work varying hours/shifts and available for extended hours as well as weekends when needed
 * Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and be able to maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to handle items weighing up to 25lbs (unassisted)
 * Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment

## Description

Vast is looking for a Test Engineer, reporting to the Director of Structures 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. In this role, you will support the ongoing development of our Haven-1 space station module, with a primary focus on primary and secondary structures testing. You will work closely with design REs, test technicians, and other teams such as Manufacturing, Integration, and Avionics to meet design/mission requirements and industry standards., * Work under the direction of the Director of Structures Test to develop and execute testing on primary and secondary structure of the Haven-1 Space Station

 * Mentor other engineers and technicians on the team
 * Adhere to, enforce, and improve the test processes and good practices of Vast and the test organization
 * Produce professional and traceable documentation, including electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics of the test systems
 * Work with responsible engineers to design, prepare, and execute test campaigns. This includes the manufacture of new test stands and/or operation of existing resources
 * Perform all necessary design, analysis, and project management
 * Conduct TRR (Test Readiness Review), PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and/or CDR (Critical Design Review) before all design/tests are started
 * Find creative solutions to unique issues in order to save cost and schedule while improving overall quality and safety
 * Come up with great ideas and be empowered to make them a reality
 * Design, analyze, and own the test setup
 * Continuous learning/Improvement-and share them with your team members
 * Perform other duties as assigned