Senior Components Technician

Vast•Long Beach, CA

12h•$41 - $59•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 a Sr. Components Technician, reporting to the Senior Manager of Components & Subassemblies, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of worlds first human-rated space stations.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, HVAC or other relevant role
High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Specific certifications, as appropriate

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace, power and gas, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing industry
Experience in the HVAC or industrial gas industry
Experience with precision cleaning and assembly of precision-cleaned systems
Experience working in a cleanroom environment
Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating high pressure equipment
Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating automation and control systems, including data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, etc
Experience with hazardous systems - cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or high voltage
Demonstrated success in a role requiring quick thinking and problem solving
Experience with forklifts, cranes, aerial platforms, and other industrial equipment
Experience with JIRA project management software and Confluence
Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)
Skilled in operation of machinery and hand tools
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment balancing multiple projects with flexibility

Responsibilities

Assemble, install and test flight hardware, including high pressure fluids systems, oxygen systems, and refrigerant systems
Fabricate, clean, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with engineering, with a focus on pressurized ground systems
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and testing equipment, including pressurized systems from vacuum to 20,000 psig, pneumatic and hydraulic, oxygen systems, refrigerant systems, and data and control systems
Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via build and operation of ground support and flight equipment
Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities
Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities