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The Crew Trainer at Vast will develop and implement training curricula for Vastronauts, focusing on fitness, spaceflight operations, and emergency procedures. Responsibilities include conducting training sessions, evaluating trainee performance, maintaining training equipment, documenting outcomes, and collaborating with various experts.

The role involves managing the Global Security Operation Center (GSOC) and STAR Center, focusing on proactive risk mitigation and security technology operations. Responsibilities include incident response, threat assessments, security technology management, and coordination with mission control during crewed space flights.

The Avionics Test Technician at Vast will build, commission, and operate automated testing systems for avionics in support of artificial gravity space stations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting testing equipment, conducting tests according to specifications, and interpreting technical drawings. A strong understanding of electronic and mechanical tools is required, alongside proficiency in computers and related software.

The Additive Manufacturing Technician will operate and maintain additive machines, oversee print processes, handle metal powders safely, carry out post-processing, and ensure quality control while contributing to process efficiency improvements.

The Senior Technical Recruiter will manage the full life cycle of recruiting, including sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and overseeing the offer process. The role emphasizes building candidate relationships and refining the hiring process to ensure quality hires, particularly for engineering positions in space exploration.

Develop engaging, informative, and inspirational visual storytelling pieces for print and digital media. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create designs aligning with brand identity. Manage design process, projects, and external vendors. Create high-quality print and digital marketing assets. Assist with various design projects and motion graphics. Must submit a portfolio. Full-time position in Long Beach.

The Senior Technical Recruiter at Vast is responsible for executing full life cycle recruiting, managing interview processes, negotiating compensation, conducting background checks, and refining the hiring process to enhance efficiency. This role requires proactive market research to build a candidate network and a focus on aligning candidates with the company's mission and values.

The Principal Manufacturing Engineer for Thermal Control Systems will collaborate with design teams on manufacturability, create manufacturing plans, optimize processes, resolve challenges, work with suppliers, assemble and test components, participate in design reviews, and maintain quality control. This role involves continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends.

The Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems will develop tube bending and welding cells for the Haven-1 space station program. Responsibilities include collaborating with design and production teams, creating tooling solutions, optimizing production systems, and enforcing quality standards to enhance fluid transport systems for human space flight.

As a Senior 3D Concept Artist, you will create original and visionary concept art for space station interiors and exteriors, collaborating with engineers to ensure designs are feasible within technical constraints. Your tasks include developing detailed visuals, maintaining a cohesive design language across projects, and contributing to a 3D asset library while researching aerospace technology trends.

The Materials Testing Technician III operates equipment and software for mechanical testing, performs metallurgical sample preparation, assists in materials characterization, and maintains lab equipment. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to support space station and rocket engine design.

The Senior Manager of Combustion Devices will lead the development of systems for artificial-gravity space stations. Responsibilities include overseeing mechanical design and manufacturing processes, utilizing CAD tools, and implementing corrective actions while ensuring compliance with production standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in propulsion and combustion device design.

The Senior Waste Management Engineer will design, develop, and oversee the testing of waste management systems for space habitats, ensuring manufacturability and reliability. The role involves managing project delivery timelines and collaborating with various stakeholders for system integration. Responsibilities include performing fluid analyses and leading design reviews.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will develop and manufacture innovative fluid transport systems for space habitats, focusing on tube bending, welding, and production efficiency. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Vast is seeking a Thermal Analyst to design, build, and put into orbit the world’s first artificial gravity commercial space station. The position requires knowledge and experience in thermal engineering, technical principles, and active thermal control systems. The responsibilities include thermal systems requirements development, thermal analysis, coordination with other engineering disciplines, documentation of thermal analyses and designs, and reporting results to management and customers. The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience. Preferred skills include spacecraft thermal system integration, experience with aerospace design tools, and experience with space vehicle thermal design and/or integration.

The Thermal Control Systems Engineer at Vast will be responsible for designing and developing thermal control system subsystems and components for the artificial-gravity space station. They will also work on manufacturing processes, perform fluid analyses, and ensure integration with avionics, software, and mission operations systems. The engineer should have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, experience with fluid systems or components, and hands-on hardware experience.

The Additive Manufacturing Technician will operate and maintain additive machines, create and complete print jobs, verify machine settings, safely handle materials, and ensure quality control. This role involves working with engineering teams to meet project needs and developing process improvements.

The Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer will take ownership of power distribution electronics, including system design, PCB design, environmental qualification, and validation for artificial gravity space stations. Responsibilities include circuit design for load switching, power conditioning, and reliability analyses.

The Senior Harness Design Engineer at Vast is responsible for developing electro-mechanical designs for flight wire harnesses, collaborating with stakeholders, conducting analyses and testing for harness qualification, and ensuring production adherence to timelines. The role also emphasizes R&D for innovative wire harness solutions to enhance capabilities and efficiencies in space station technology.

The Principal Electrical Engineer, Avionics will develop, test, and maintain avionics hardware for commercial space stations. Responsibilities include leading a team, performing design and analysis of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and supporting flight operations. The role requires collaboration with multiple teams to ensure reliability and efficiency of electronic assemblies.