Fluids Test Technician

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 worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.

Vast is looking for a Station Test Technician (ECLSS) reporting to the Hardware Development Supervisor to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

The Station Test Engineering team takes pride in crafting cutting-edge mechanisms fluid systems and electronics to test hardware critical to the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) to support life onboard our artificial-gravity commercial space station . This is a crucial role as it involves planning and executing testing of components that are absolutely critical to the safety of future astronauts and passengers.

This will be a full-time non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• 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 20000 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing test operations HVAC or other relevant role
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Ranges:

• Technician I: $21.33 - 30.69
• Technician II: $28.47 - $40.97
• Technician III: $33.79 - $48.63
• Senior Technician: $40.00 - $50.00

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY