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 May 2026. 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 Additive Manufacturing Technician, reporting to the Supervisor of Additive Manufacturing, to work with Vast’s growing inventory of additive machines. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the equipment, as well as part post-processing and quality control.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.
Shift hours:
- Second Shift: 2PM-11PM
Responsibilities:
- Setting up AM print jobs, verifying machine settings against best practices, overseeing the print process and quality as the machine operates
- Safely handling the metal powder before and after the build, includes sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage
- Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
- Develop and implement process efficiency improvement projects
- Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
- Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required
- Perform preventive routine maintenance on the machines and troubleshooting manufacturing hardware
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school degree or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience
- 1+ years Additive manufacturing experience (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
- Experience working in the military or at an aerospace manufacturing company (spacecraft, aircraft, etc.)
- Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels
- Experience with metal powders
Additional Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary
Pay Range:
- Additive Manufacturing Technician I: $21.00 - $30.00
- Additive Manufacturing Technician II: $28.00 - $40.00
- Additive Manufacturing Technician III: $33.00 - $48.00
Salary Range: California
$21—$48 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
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
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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 in 2026, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
With more than 1,000 employees at its Long Beach, California headquarters and over a billion dollars in private capital invested, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
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