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Test Engineer

Vast · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $86,000 - $120,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
70 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
199 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
2026-10-23

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 Test Engineer at Vast, you will focus on testing components and assemblies for the Haven-1 space station, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure compliance with design and mission requirements. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing test campaigns, mentoring team members, and producing detailed documentation. You will also be involved in project management and problem-solving to enhance quality and safety in a dynamic testing environment.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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 of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, clubs, etc)

Nice to have

  • Ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G
  • Experience planning and executing engineering operations in a time-sensitive and high-risk environment
  • Own assembly, checkouts and development test stands
  • Ability to quickly understand and troubleshoot new/existing systems
  • Experience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineers

What you get

  • 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 of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
  • paid parental leave
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the testing process
  • The role requires physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying outdoor conditions
  • The position may require extended hours and weekend work
  • The company is involved in a rapidly evolving industry, which may bring both opportunities and uncertainties

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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