Integration Technician
TLDR
Support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations while assembling and testing flight hardware with a talented team focused on advancing space exploration.
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 Demo’s 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 world’s 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 an Integration Technician, 2nd Shift, reporting to the Supervisor, Integration, 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 our Long Beach location.
Shift: 2nd shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Responsibilities:
- Assemble, install, and test flight hardware
- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
- Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
- Perform high pressure pneumatic testing
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Use various mechanical tools without instruction
- Collaborate with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities
- Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
- Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems, avionic components, and harnesses
- FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
- Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
- Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
- A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- NASA-STD-8739.3 & NASA-STD-8739.4 certification (currently or previously held)
- IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-620, & IPC-J-STD-001 (currently or previously held)
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
- Must be willing to travel when needed from weeks at a time to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida)
Pay Range:
- Integration Technician I: $23.00 - $32.00
- Integration Technician II: $30.00 - $40.00
- Integration Technician III: $33.00 - $47.00
- Senior Integration Technician: $40.00 - $56.00
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
Benefits
Health Insurance
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Food perks, snacks, and drinks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Vast builds next-generation space stations designed to sustain a continuous human presence in space for the U.S. and its allies. By facilitating advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, we're unlocking the potential of a new space economy.