Orbital Tube Welder

Vast•Long Beach, CA

2h•$24 - $58•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 Orbital Tube Welder and Fabrication Technician, reporting to Manufacturing Supervisor, Tube Fabrication, 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+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Able to work in small teams to ensure production needs are consistently met

Nice To Haves

Certification from a formal orbital weld training program
3+ years of orbital welding experience
Clean room experience
Airframe and powerplant (A&P) license
TIG welding and clean room experience
Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong forklift experience

Responsibilities

Create and follow procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system
Work from blueprints and approved drawings
Work alongside engineering to provide insight to process improvements
Cut and prepare tubing and fittings used in the welding operation
Perform setup and maintenance of the welding system
Assist in training other teammates in orbital tube welding
Work with final integration teams to weld on vehicle assembly
Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required
Inspect all completed assemblies using borescope and other inspection tools
Proofing assemblies per company standards
Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system
Maintain a clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” and general housekeeping standards
Assist in facility needs

Benefits

company equity
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
other discounts and perks
snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
lunch subsidized