Space Simulation Technician

Vast is looking for a Space Simulation Technician, reporting to the Senior Manager of Avionics Manufacturing and Testing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 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 world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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 our team.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Perform thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Support bench top test setups as well as environment specific test support systems
• Develop and modify testing procedures to adhere to test requirements
• Review test plans, requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc. 
• Install required instrumentation on article to test and log data to support Tvac, vibe, thermal, and shock
• Maintain test lab and equipment across vibe, thermal, and shock
• Familiar with data acquisitions required to support data logging and data management
• Aid in best practices development for test lab use and space simulation conduct
• Ability to train personnel on space simulation operation and process

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of space simulation work experience 
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• EMI testing experience related to support and test setup
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple test environments and conditions
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Ability to read and understand basic schematics
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Ranges: 

• Space Simulation Technician I: $21.00 - $30.00
• Space Simulation Technician II: $28.00 - $40.00
• Space Simulation Technician III: $33.00 - $48.00