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Senior Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
28 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Test Engineer for Thermal Control Systems at Vast will manage the entire lifecycle of thermal control system test campaigns, including planning, execution, and data analysis. This role involves hands-on testing and integration of thermal and fluid systems, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. The engineer will also contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test efficiency and data quality.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 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 including fluid mechanics, system design, P&IDs, test instrumentation and fittings, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience owning and executing test campaigns end-to-end
  • Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing and test documentation

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with supercritical fluid systems, high-pressure and LN2 test operations
  • Working GD&T proficiency for reviewing engineering drawings
  • Familiarity with aerospace test standards and codes (e.g., SMC-S-016, ASME B31.3)
  • Working knowledge of data acquisition systems, sensor selection, signal diagnostics, and data analysis techniques

What you get

  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves complex technical issues and requires strong problem-solving skills
  • The position may require working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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