Avionics PCBA Soldering Technician

Vast•Long Beach, CA

3d•$24 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy. Vast is looking for an Avionics PCBA Soldering Technician, reporting to the Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Requirements

3+ years of experience soldering PCBA assembles
2+ years of experience using basic mechanical, electronics hand tools, and/or electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Possession of an associate degree
Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware
Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes
Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities
Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy
Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0402 packages and high-density ICs, installing jumpers, and performing dead-bugging
Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems
Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA
Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory
Skills in project management

Responsibilities

Execute complex soldering and repair procedures on PCBA in strict adherence to IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum Standards
Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality
Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule
Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures
Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes
Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs
Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area