Vast Integration Engineer, Environmental Test at Vast plans and directs tests for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Collaborates with engineering teams to manage test plans and resolve production issues.
Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, prepare, coordinate, direct, and exercise functional authority for completion of tests
Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow
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
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in mechanicalExperience writing test plansExperience with the buildAdditional Requirements
Required
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 writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
Preferred
6+ years of related engineering 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
