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 an IT Support Specialist, reporting to the Manager, IT, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Mojave or Long Beach locations.
Responsibilities:
- Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to resolve difficult technical issues with limited information
- Provide help desk support and resolve problems to the end user’s satisfaction
- Maintains and supports enterprise resources, including laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile phones and other network enabled devices
- Monitor, respond and resolve incidents in an ITSM system while ensuring SLA performance metrics are met. Ex: Jira SM, ZenDesk
- Strong troubleshooting of Windows 10/11 operating system
- Strong troubleshooting of MacOS
- Some understanding of Active Directory or LDAP
- Comfortable replacing hard drives, memory and other computer components
- Onboarding/ offboarding users
- Perform timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required
- Provide support for multiple locations
- Installing, moving, equipment that may weigh up to 50 lbs
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in IT
- Proven experience with ITSM tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Familiarity with aerospace industry regulations and standards regarding IT and data
Pay Range:
- IT Support Specialist I: $28.00 - $39.00
- IT Support Specialist II: $39.00 - $45.00
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
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in IT
- Proven experience with ITSM tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Vast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents from day one, alongside primary care and mental‑health programs. These provisions are repeatedly emphasized as a core part of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Information highlights generous PTO with an annual cash‑out option, paid parental leave, sick time, and company holidays, with flexible PTO for exempt staff. These features indicate broad time‑off support across multiple needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite meals and snacks, fitness memberships or stipends, and wellness resources (e.g., One Medical and Spring Health) are prominently offered. Such perks appear designed to enhance daily work experience and overall wellbeing.
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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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