Senior Integration Technician - Fluid Test

Vast • Long Beach, CA

3d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. 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 Senior Integration Technician, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our (Long Beach) location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 8+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience.
• Ability to travel for vehicle test support (20%) including extended travel (up to 1 month) for final vehicle test.
• Ability to work overtime, varying hours, shifts, and weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

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

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees