Avionics Test Technician

Vast • Long Beach, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for an Avionics Test Technician, reporting to the Manager of Avionics Testing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a hands-on role that will directly contribute to the validating of Avionics systems.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, aerospace industry, or other relevant role
• 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
• Basic comprehension of electrical principles and wiring concepts including electrical safety
• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Hands-on experience with product testing
• Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, etc.)
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems (Analog inputs, analog output, digital inputs, digital outputs)
• Experience working with C++, python, and operating linux systems
• Knowledge of JIRA project management software and Confluence
• Qualifications in NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience with soldering PCBAs.

Responsibilities

• Build and commission test systems for avionics systems and associated electronics hardware
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify testing equipment
• Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via build and operation of test systems
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Use various mechanical tools without instruction.
• Read and interpret technical drawings including cable harnesses, and wiring diagrams in support of above activities.
• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule.

Benefits

• 100% 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, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
• We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED