Senior Integration Technician - Fluid Test Long , California,

Senior Integration Technician – Full-time, non-exempt position located at Vast’s Long Beach, California, United States.

• Build and test high-pressure fluid and gas systems on Haven-1 vehicle and test articles.
• Perform vehicle fluid system functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, and hazardous operations.
• Build and maintain test facilities, GSE, propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Conduct field test operations including high-pressure system operation, fluid fill/drain/handling, and sensor monitoring.
• Read and interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Execute aerospace integration practices including safety cabling, helicoil installation, and fastener/fitting torque.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklift, overhead equipment, etc.).
• Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity.
• Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices.
• Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on hardware integration and high‑pressure testing experience.

• Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems.
• Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance.

• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work overtime, varying hours, shifts, and weekends to support critical mission milestones.
li>Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Salary Range:
California – $40,000 – $50,000 USD.

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible paid time off and up to 10 days vacation for non‑exempt staff.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and stock equity.
• One Medical membership, Class Pass credits, and personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals and subsidized lunch.

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected status.