Vast · 1 day ago
Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$36/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, leading a technician team and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team
Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture
Review test plans, requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc
Train and onboard new team members
Support team members in daily tasks
Setup and test flight hardware for the following environments:
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain test lab equipment
Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via Jira and Manufacturo
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
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience performing vibration and or thermal vacuum testing
High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred
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
Benefits
100% 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
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Company
Vast
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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