Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast is looking for Manufacturing Technicians, Mechanical Assemblies - 2nd Shift to support subassembly operations including the build of Structures and Thermal Control Systems for Haven-1 and beyond.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using drilling, fastening, bonding, and other processes
- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to develop and document work instructions
- Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction/Development)
- Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
- Precision drilling experience (± .001)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience
- FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability operating environments
- Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
- Must be willing to travel if needed to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida)
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, 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 & onsite barista, 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.
Skills Required
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams
- Experience with new product introduction or development
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
- Precision drilling experience to ±0.001 inch
- High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
- Experience in aerospace, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability environments
- Experience reading and understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
- Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted
- Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
- Willingness to travel for vehicle testing and integration if needed
- U.S. person status or eligibility for deemed export licensing
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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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