Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Vast has 11 open qa / test engineer jobs in 1 states, 0 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Test Engineer | 2 |
| Solar Array Test Engineer | 1 |
| Assembly Integration & Test Engineer | 1 |
| Avionics System Test Engineer | 1 |
| Mechanical Test Engineer II | 1 |
| Avionics Test Engineer | 1 |
| Senior RF Test Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Test Engineer | 1 |
| Staff Environmental Test Engineer | 1 |
| Fluids Test Engineer | 1 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
11 of 11 listings publish a range. The median range is $112,340 – $195,552 a year (the employer's own figures)
0 of 11 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | California | 9 | 82% |
| Mojave | California | 2 | 18% |
We counted how often Vast's own 11 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 9 of 11 ads (82%) state a number of years. The median is 4 years; 44% ask for 5 or more and 0% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 100% |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 2 | 18% |
| Master's degree | 2 | 18% |
| PhD or doctorate | 1 | 9% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Security clearance mentioned | 1 | 9% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 11 | 100% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 9 | 82% |
| Heavy lifting | 8 | 73% |
| Travel mentioned | 2 | 18% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 7 | 64% |
| cad | 6 | 55% |
| jira | 5 | 45% |
| matlab | 4 | 36% |
| c++ | 4 | 36% |
| linux | 2 | 18% |
| labview | 1 | 9% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: python (64%), cad (55%), jira (45%), matlab (36%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Too few ads publish a pay range to compare, so we do not rank items by pay.
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open qa / test engineer jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | 46 | not published |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 16 | $109,000 – $171,675 |
| Apple | 14 | not published |
| Leidos | 12 | not published |
| Muon Space | 10 | not published |
| Shield AI | 8 | $130,000 – $210,000 |
| Infosys | 7 | not published |
| Zoox | 6 | $153,000 – $209,000 |
| Saronic | 6 | not published |
| Lucid Motors | 6 | $144,000 – $198,000 |
| DTCC | 6 | not published |
| Graphcore | 5 | not published |
| Eaton | 5 | not published |
11 open today, 0 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in Long Beach, CA (9), Mojave, CA (2).