Test Technician, Components and Subassemblies

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40 - 55

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in team isall-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 Test Technician Components and Subassembliesreporting to the Principal Components and Pressurized Systems Engineer to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-timeexemptposition located in ourLong Beachlocation.

Responsibilities:

Enthusiastic Assembly Test Specialist are accountable for coordinating and strategizing the Companys goals through organization and forethought.
Competent Assembly Test must guarantee they follow all quality criteria. This aids in making sure the final product meets the requirements of its intended audience by assuring high standards.
Senior Managers must be able to mitigate any threats that may arise during assembly processes.
Senior Managers oversee the activities of the entire team and lead by example. They establish goals communicate them to team members & assess their progress toward them.
The incumbent must update upper-level stakeholders on progress. This aids in making sure that all parties involved in the process comprehend what was done and why.
Implement formal design for manufacturing methodology develop manufacturing strategies and establish production site quality system requirements.
They must also manage production requirements ensure safety and quality controls and lead teams to achieve organizational change.
Flexibility is the key to success in this environment: flexibility to learn new skills flexibility to work in a new and different business environment and flexibility to work with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

10 years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems.
5 years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Associate degree especially in a technical field.
Experience in research and development or another fast-paced technical environment.
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules.
Proven ability to rapidly change roles responsibilities and learn new skills while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment.
Experience with component and system level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action.
Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion thermal electrical and/or structural systems.
Experience with thermal vacuum vibration and shock test equipment.
Basic understanding of mechanical GD&T requirements and/or electrical schematics.
Experience with electrical tools (oscilloscopes multimeters soldering irons crimpers strippers etc.)
Familiarity with harness build and termination techniques for use in extreme environments.
Experience building and activating data and control systems.
Experience with analog and digital instrumentation (load cells pressure transducers strain gauges RTDs TCs encoders deflection gages LVDTs accelerometers IMUs).
Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC).
Comfortable and familiar with operating fabrication equipment (mill lathe drill press).
Experience handling cryogenic fluids Gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen Systems.
Experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control hydro/pneumatic pressure control writing or modifying automation and configuration software systems and safe handling of flight parts.
Proficient with standard computer software (Excel Word Power Point Outlook) and some experience with CAD software (NX TeamCenter) and programming (Python C).

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay Range:

Test Technician Components and Subassemblies III - $33.79 - $48.63
Senior Test Technician Components and Subassemblies - $40.00 - $50.00
Specialist Components and Subassemblies - $40.00 - $55.00

Salary Range: California

$33 - $55 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: 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 Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens U.S. nationals lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and asylees and refugees with such status granted not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

This will be a full-timeexemptposition located in ourLong Beachlocation.

Responsibilities:

Enthusiastic Assembly Test Specialist are accountable for coordinating and strategizing the Companys goals through organization and forethought.
Competent Assembly Test must guarantee they follow all quality criteria. This aids in making sure the final product meets the requirements of its intended audience by assuring high standards.
Senior Managers must be able to mitigate any threats that may arise during assembly processes.
Senior Managers oversee the activities of the entire team and lead by example. They establish goals communicate them to team members & assess their progress toward them.
The incumbent must update upper-level stakeholders on progress. This aids in making sure that all parties involved in the process comprehend what was done and why.
Implement formal design for manufacturing methodology develop manufacturing strategies and establish production site quality system requirements.
They must also manage production requirements ensure safety and quality controls and lead teams to achieve organizational change.
Flexibility is the key to success in this environment: flexibility to learn new skills flexibility to work in a new and different business environment and flexibility to work with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

10 years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems.
5 years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Associate degree especially in a technical field.
Experience in research and development or another fast-paced technical environment.
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules.
Proven ability to rapidly change roles responsibilities and learn new skills while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment.
Experience with component and system level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action.
Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion thermal electrical and/or structural systems.
Experience with thermal vacuum vibration and shock test equipment.
Basic understanding of mechanical GD&T requirements and/or electrical schematics.
Experience with electrical tools (oscilloscopes multimeters soldering irons crimpers strippers etc.)
Familiarity with harness build and termination techniques for use in extreme environments.
Experience building and activating data and control systems.
Experience with analog and digital instrumentation (load cells pressure transducers strain gauges RTDs TCs encoders deflection gages LVDTs accelerometers IMUs).
Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC).
Comfortable and familiar with operating fabrication equipment (mill lathe drill press).
Experience handling cryogenic fluids Gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen Systems.
Experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control hydro/pneumatic pressure control writing or modifying automation and configuration software systems and safe handling of flight parts.
Proficient with standard computer software (Excel Word Power Point Outlook) and some experience with CAD software (NX TeamCenter) and programming (Python C).

Additional Requirements: