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 a(n) Avionics Test Technician, reporting to the Manager of Avionics Testing, to support the building and operation of automated testing systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a hands-on role that will directly contribute to the validating of Avionics systems.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Build and commission test systems for avionics systems and associated electronics hardware
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify testing equipment
- Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via build and operation of test systems
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Use various mechanical tools without instruction
- Read and interpret technical drawings including cable harnesses, and wiring diagrams in support of above activities.
- Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, aerospace industry, or other relevant role
- 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
- Basic comprehension of electrical principles and wiring concepts including electrical safety
- Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office and Google Workspace
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Hands-on experience with product testing
- Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, etc)
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems (Analog inputs, analog output, digital inputs, digital outputs)
- Experience working with C++, python, and operating linux systems
- Knowledge of JIRA project management software and Confluence
- Qualifications in NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Experience with soldering PCBAs
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Pay Range:
$35-43 Hourly
Salary Range: California
$35—$43 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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