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 August 2025. 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 Physical Security Technician III, reporting to the Senior Security Technology Specialist, to assist in the assembly, repair, and maintenance of the organization's growing physical security devices and requirements. The Physical Security Technician is a crucial part of the team responsible for keeping devices across multiple locations operational and online.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with installation of Vast’s access control, video camera, visitor management, door locking, and sensor systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on Vast’s access control, video camera, visitor management, door locking, and sensor deployments.
- Troubleshoot and service low voltage systems
- Manage timelines for install and report progress and expectations to Senior Security Technology Specialist
- Work across multiple Vast sites to ensure infrastructure stays live and updated across multiple locations within Southern California
Communicate effectively with other security team employees, in addition to other Vast stakeholders from adjacent teams
- Track work in an effective, organized, and timely manner, including preventative maintenance projects.
- Use knowledge of systems to assist in recommendations and site walks related to future security deployments and projects.
- Maintain relationships with our outside vendors and work to schedule their work at times that we are unable to service the equipment or need additional resources
- Ensure an adequate stockpile of equipment is on-site at all times
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with security system maintenance and installation
- Deep understanding of security cameras, VMS systems, and access control
- Ability to understand and work off of architectural plans. Also the ability to update or layout spots and dots on architectural plans.
- Experience with door and locking hardware
- Knowledge of low voltage wiring
- Experience with maintaining a physical keying system
- Experience building cores for restricted areas
- Experience assisting in alarm testing
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift over 30 pounds, work on ladders or scissor lifts, and willingness to occasionally work in small / tight spaces.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- $35.51 - $43.41
Salary Range: California
$35.51—$43.41 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 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
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.
What We Do
Vast is developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system.
Vast’s mission is to enable large populations of humans to live and work in space, permanently.
Our solar system has the resources and room for humanity to thrive and expand without destroying Earth’s biosphere. Unlocking these resources requires in-space infrastructure and industry at an unprecedented scale.
We are building a world-class team to engineer the human experience in space.
Why Work With Us
We're developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system in order to enable large populations to live and work in space. Not only is what we're working on groundbreaking, but the team prides itself on living by our values of respect, curiosity, action, and excellence making it a lot more fun to achieve our goal.
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