# Integration Build Engineer at VAST

> United States · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Avast%3A4713728006 (read 2026-11-15).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [VAST](https://alderhq.app/companies/vast)
- Location text: Hawthorne, California, United States; Hawthorne, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Hawthorne, California, United States; Hawthorne, CA")
- Posted: 2026-09-16 (61 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-15
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4713728006?gh_jid=4713728006
- Skills listed (inferred): Go

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $86k–$195k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 7727): p25 $120k, median $155k, p75 $200k

## Description (the employer's text)

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an Integration Build Engineer, reporting to the Vice President of E-2, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In 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.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.

### Responsibilities

- Support engine assembly operations with Integration Technicians and supporting Engineering Responsible Engineers
- Hands on collaboration with the design team to transfer knowledge and provide input on the manufacturability and assembly processes for E-2 engine
- Create and iterate engine assembly and disassembly process plans
- Be a permanent engineering presence to ensure operations are unblocked and to find solutions to keep work moving if blockers or Non Conformances arise
- Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production
- Ensure integration procedures are continuously evolving to reflect the most efficient assembly practices
- Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards
- Specify and procure dedicated manufacturing and tools and equipment
- Implement continuous improvements on shop floor to increase productivity
### Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace
- Hands on hardware integration and testing experience
- Experience with working with technicians and running multi person operations
- Experience writing test plans, procedures, presentations, and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
### Preferred Skills & Experience

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Strong GD&T skills, and experience creating and reviewing drawings
- Strong understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, welding and assembly techniques
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis
- Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting fluid components is desirable

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