# Solar Array Test Engineer at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4715744006?gh_jid=4715744006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-solar-array-test-engineer/

## About the role

Vast is looking for a Solar Array Test Engineer. The team has one opening available at L2, Senior, or Staff level . This role will be reporting to the Principal Power Systems Engineer , to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, physics, or related engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in hardware testing for satellites, spacecraft, or high-reliability aerospace systems
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems, instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, LVDTs), and test automation
- Hands-on experience planning and executing environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, or acoustic) on flight or qualification hardware
- Demonstrated experience authoring test plans, procedures, and test reports
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel test campaigns and maintain meticulous documentation

Tags: Satellite