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Staff Environmental Test Engineer

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

As a Staff Environmental Test Engineer at Vast, you will support the development and manufacturing of advanced avionics systems for space products, including liquid rocket engines and a commercial space station. Your role involves collaborating with design teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, creating detailed plans, and ensuring quality control while working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or avionics industry

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience in design and manufacturing of vibration test fixtures
  • 3+ years of experience in design and manufacturing of thermal heat sinks and thermal vacuum fixtures
  • Understanding of SMC-S-016
  • Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
  • Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the technologies or tools used in avionics systems
  • Role may require overtime or weekend work to meet critical mission milestones
  • Pay range is broad and depends on experience
  • Position involves hands-on assembly and testing, which may not appeal to all candidates

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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