Senior Integration Specialist, E-2

Vast is looking for a Senior integration Specialist, reporting to the Supervisor AM and Integration, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical authority for the assembly, integration, and testing of liquid rocket engine hardware and subsystems.
• Support rapid iteration and development testing, including configuration control, test turnaround, and readiness reviews.
• Lead and execute the most complex hands-on integrations of large and small, high-precision, and fragile assemblies.
• Define, validate, and enforce aerospace integration practices including safety wiring, helicoil installation, torque methodology, tube bending, flaring and hardware verification.
• Select, verify, and oversee the use of precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, bills of material, and P&IDs; identify discrepancies, drive resolution, and recommend design or process changes.
• Own the readiness, operation, and continuous improvement of the integration and test facilities.
• Lead subsystem test operations, including high-pressure operations, fluid fill/drain/handling, hazardous operations, and real-time sensor monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary issues across fluid, mechanical, and basic electrical systems; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Author, review, and maintain build, test, maintenance, and safety documentation; ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement improvements to processes, tooling, and safety systems to increase reliability, throughput, and test site productivity.
• Mentor and technically develop technicians and specialists through cross-functional collaboration, formal training, and on-the-job coaching.
• Act as a primary interface between engineering, test operations, and the shop floor to ensure efficient execution and feedback loops.
• Uphold, evolve, and champion test processes, safety standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation of heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead lifting equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in production, mechanical, manufacturing, integration, or test environments.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Deep hands-on experience with propulsion system assembly, integration, and testing.
• Advanced tube fitting and bending expertise with common industry fitting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of propulsion hardware integration and high-pressure or cryogenic test operations.
• Extensive experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic system operations and maintenance.
• Familiarity with configuration control, test readiness reviews, and hazard analyses.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.