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 Post Processing Technician, reporting to the Supervisor of Post Processing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. In this role you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment where quick communication and effective execution are key.
Shift Schedule:
- Second shift: 3pm - 12:30am
Responsibilities:
- Perform sample collection, such as Particle and NVR.
- Handle solvents and other chemicals.
- Maintain lot number traceability and serialization of parts.
- Maintain Inventory of lab consumables.
- Precision cleaning Class 1-5 in support of all Vast programs.
- Work in pre-clean and cleanroom environments according to proper protocols.
- Maintain cleanliness of the lab.
- Analyze and implement projects to improve the work center.
- Provide technical support of chemical processing within Vast.
- Ensure all processes are available, monitoring processing and lab equipment condition/replacement needs, tracking parameters to ensure safety of hardware and operators as well as product, ensure all documentation is current and coordinate with EH&S.
- Manage chemical inventory of the production line and chemical laboratory.
- Perform chemical additions and adjustments of process chemistry based on analytical data and trends.
- Solve and troubleshoot chemical processing difficulties.
- Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Utilizing a Jib Crane to move heavy parts from various locations.
- Using multiple machines to perform laser part marking.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 + years of experience working in Precision Clean Line.
- 2+ years of experience Performing Cleanness Verification Process.
- 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting design drawings.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of the handling of any type of lifting equipment, with a preference for a Jib Crane.
- Knowledge of Nitric and Citric passivation, cleaning, and anodizing.
- Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Experience documenting work in official records or work reports.
- Eagerness and demonstrated record of working as a member of small teams to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and careful work practices around industrial hazards.
- Computer literate, able to follow instructions and record day to day activities.
- Knowledge of working with automatic particle machines and various types of borescopes.
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Pay Range:
- Post Processing Technician I: $21.00 - $28.00
- Post Processing Technician II: $24.00 - $33.00
- Post Processing Technician III: $29.00 - $38.00
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
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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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