Fluid Test Technician

Vast • Long Beach, CA

9d • 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 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

• medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off
• 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
• other discounts and perks
• snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
• lunch subsidized

What This Job Offers

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