Vast
Staff Environmental Test Engineer
$160K–$230K
Long Beach, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 24, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in manufacturing engineering; aerospace or avionics industry preferred. Preferred fixture experience: 3+ years in vibration test fixtures and 3+ years in thermal heat sinks and thermal vacuum fixtures. Applicants across a range of experience levels are welcome.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and manufactures avionics systems and wire harnesses, improving their assembly, testing, quality, and production processes for Vast’s space products.
What you'll do
- Develop manufacturing processes, plans, procedures, and work instructions for avionics systems.
- Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing; resolve manufacturing issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Collaborate with design, supplier, and quality teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production quality.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or avionics industry.
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends for critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience designing and manufacturing vibration test fixtures; 3+ years designing and manufacturing thermal heat sinks and thermal vacuum fixtures.
- Understanding of SMC-S-016; avionics, electronics manufacturing, and assembly knowledge; CAD proficiency (such as Siemens NX); familiarity with IPC standards.
Pay
$160,000 — $230,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SMC-S-016, Siemens NX, IPC standards, Six Sigma
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