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Senior Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems

VastΒ·πŸ“ Long Beach, California, United States

Employment

Full-Time

Work mode

On-site

Experience

SENIOR LEVEL

Salary

$137.8K – $195.6K/yr

Pay vs market Β· Above median

This job's pay ($166,656 a year at the midpoint) is higher than about 65% of 28 salary-listed QA Engineer jobs in United States in the last 12 months; their median is $133,750.

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Role overview

Job description

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and w

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About this listing

  • Source: Vast's official careers site (via Greenhouse) Β· last confirmed on the source 31 Oct 2026
  • Posted 19 Aug 2026

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What they are looking for

Skills & requirements

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with 5+ years of experience across thermal systems, fluid systems, manufacturing engineering, and/or test engineering in aerospace or similarly demanding environments Strong foundation in fluid systems β€” including fluid mechanics, system design, P&IDs, test instrumentation and fittings, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies β€” along with hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, and electromechanical components and performing root-cause analysis of failures Demonstrated experience owning and executing test campaigns end-to-end, from objective definition and CONOP development through GSE design, build, instrumentation, test execution, and data analysis, including contributing to test automation and data review tools Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing and test documentation, and a proven ability to contribute to cross-functional engineering initiatives and drive projects to on-time completion in fast-paced environments Preferred Skills &

Department Β· Thermal Control Systems Hardware

Hiring company

Vast

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