Operations Specialist
TLDR
Support the development of systems required for designing and building artificial-gravity human-rated space stations while assisting with essential operational tasks.
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 a Operations Specialist, reporting to the Operations Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
The Operations Specialist will support daily office and operational needs by executing assigned tasks, assisting with moves and setups, and maintaining organized, stocked, and functional workspaces. This role is focused on learning Vast’s core systems, safety standards, and operational workflows while helping ensure teams have the space, equipment, and supplies needed to execute.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with organizing, moving, and staging equipment and supplies
- Assemble furniture and prepare workstations for new hires, including desks, chairs, and file cabinets
- Support onboarding setups and day-to-day workspace readiness
- Stock office, shop, and operational supplies as needed
- Assist with event setup and breakdown
- Perform basic equipment moves up to 40 lbs unassisted
- Complete assigned tickets, checklists, and daily task lists
- Escalate issues, risks, or missing information to senior team members
- Follow safety protocols and operational procedures
- Support general office and operations tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ year of experience in operations, facilities, workplace services, logistics, hospitality, retail operations, or a related hands-on support role
- Ability to follow clear instructions, complete assigned tasks, and communicate issues promptly
- Forklift experience and/or active forklift certification required.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience supporting office operations, facilities, events, moves, or workspace setups
- Familiarity with ticketing systems, inventory tracking, or vendor coordination
- Basic understanding of space planning, workplace safety, and operational workflows
- Strong time management, attention to detail, and task execution skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Positive, service-oriented approach to supporting internal teams
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to support critical mission milestones or operational needs
- Ability to work in office, shop, and operational environments
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
- Specific certifications, as appropriate
Pay Range:
- Operations Specialist I: $25.00 - $35.00
- Operations Specialist II: $30.00 - $42.00
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
Free Meals & Snacks
offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Health Insurance
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
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
Wellness Stipend
ClassPass credits and personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
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.