Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician

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 Demos 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 worlds 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 Shift Lead Space Simulation Technician reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Testing 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-time non-exempt position located in ourLong Beachlocation.

Shift:

• First shift hours: 6am - 2:30pm PST

Responsibilities:

• Organize coordinate prioritize and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team.
• Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture.
• Review test plans requirements SOWs fixture design etc.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Support team members in daily tasks.
• Setup and test flight hardware for the following environments:
• Operate troubleshoot repair maintain test lab equipment.
• Support development acceptance qualification and investigative test campaigns via Jira and Manufacturo.
• 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:

• 5 years of experience performing vibration and or thermal vacuum testing.
• 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 25 lbs unassisted.

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