Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician

Vast • Long Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Vast is hiring a Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. The role supports first- or second-shift operations at Vast’s Long Beach location and reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Testing. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The Shift Lead coordinates a medium-size technician team and performs setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment used for environmental testing of flight hardware.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience performing vibration and/or thermal vacuum testing.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, power and gas, military, or another 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 and programmable logic controllers.
• Experience with hazardous systems such as cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or high-voltage systems.
• 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, such as SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, and GSFC-STD-7000B.
• Skilled in operating machinery and hand tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Comfort working in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment while balancing multiple projects with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong work and safety culture.
• Review test plans, requirements, statements of work, and fixture designs.
• Train and onboard new team members and support team members with daily tasks.
• Set up and test flight hardware for vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal-cycle environments.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain test laboratory equipment.
• Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns using Jira and Manufacturo.
• Maintain the laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, consumables, tool control, and design and build infrastructure.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

Benefits

• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including vacation; non-exempt employees may receive up to 10+ vacation days and may 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.
• Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

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