Senior Components Technician

Vast is looking for a Sr. Components Technician, reporting to the Senior Manager of Components & Subassemblies, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of worlds first human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Assemble, install and test flight hardware, including high pressure fluids systems, oxygen systems, and refrigerant systems

Fabricate, clean, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with engineering, with a focus on pressurized ground systems

Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and testing equipment, including pressurized systems from vacuum to 20,000 psig, pneumatic and hydraulic, oxygen systems, refrigerant systems, and data and control systems

Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via build and operation of ground support and flight equipment

Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities

Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, HVAC or other relevant role

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience in the aerospace, power and gas, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing industry

Experience in the HVAC or industrial gas industry

Experience with precision cleaning and assembly of precision-cleaned systems

Experience working in a cleanroom environment

Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating high pressure equipment

Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating automation and control systems, including data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, etc

Experience with hazardous systems - cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or high voltage

Demonstrated success in a role requiring quick thinking and problem solving

Experience with forklifts, cranes, aerial platforms, and other industrial equipment

Experience with JIRA project management software and Confluence

Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)

Skilled in operation of machinery and hand tools

Able to work effectively in a team environment

Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment balancing multiple projects with flexibility

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range: California

$41.39—$58.76 USD