Fluid Test Technician
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 Integration Test Technician, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration, to support the development of the systems required for the build and test of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience
Nice To Haves
- Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems
- Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance
Responsibilities
- Build and test high-pressure fluid and gas systems on Haven-1 vehicle and test articles
- Perform vehicle fluid system functional checks, high-pressure proof and leak tests, and hazardous operations
- Build and maintain test facilities, GSE, propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems
- Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Conduct field test operations including high-pressure system operation, fluid fill/drain/handling, and sensor monitoring
- Read and interpret Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Execute aerospace integration practices including safety cabling, helicoil installation, and fastener/fitting torque
- Operate heavy machinery (forklift, overhead equipment, etc.)
- Implement continuous improvements to increase safety and test site productivity
- Adhere to, enforce, and improve test processes and best practices
- Work alongside engineers to build, test, and maintain fluid systems
Benefits
- company equity
- medical coverage for employees and dependents
- dental coverage for employees and dependents
- vision coverage for employees and dependents
- generous paid time off
- up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
- up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff
- ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- paid parental leave
- short-term disability insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan
- ClassPass credits
- personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
- other discounts and perks
- snacks
- drip coffee
- onsite barista
- cold drinks
- dinner meals
- subsidized lunch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
