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Vast · 2 days ago

Test Technician, Components and Subassemblies

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$33/hr - $55/hr

10+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on building artificial gravity space stations to support long-term human presence in space. They are seeking a Test Technician to support the development of systems for their space habitats, ensuring high standards of quality and safety during the assembly processes.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Enthusiastic Assembly Test Specialist are accountable for coordinating and strategizing the Company’s goals through organization and forethought

Competent Assembly Test must guarantee they follow all quality criteria. This aids in making sure the final product meets the requirements of its intended audience by assuring high standards

Senior Managers must be able to mitigate any threats that may arise during assembly processes

Senior Managers oversee the activities of the entire team and lead by example. They establish goals, communicate them to team members, & assess their progress toward them

The incumbent must update upper-level stakeholders on progress. This aids in making sure that all parties involved in the process comprehend what was done and why

Implement formal design for manufacturing methodology, develop manufacturing strategies, and establish production site quality system requirements

They must also manage production requirements, ensure safety and quality controls, and lead teams to achieve organizational change

Flexibility is the key to success in this environment: flexibility to learn new skills, flexibility to work in a new and different business environment, and flexibility to work with others

Qualification

Mechanical systemsElectrical systemsElectronic testingInstrumentation troubleshootingTechnical degreeThermal vacuum testingHigh voltage systemsFabrication equipmentData control systemsProblem solvingFlexibilityTeam leadershipCommunicationAdaptability

Required

10+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems

5+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Associate degree, especially in a technical field

Experience in research and development or another fast-paced technical environment

Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

Proven ability to rapidly change roles, responsibilities, and learn new skills while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment

Experience with component and system level troubleshooting skills and the ability to logically solve instrumentation system problems and determine corrective action

Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and/or structural systems

Experience with thermal vacuum, vibration and shock test equipment

Basic understanding of mechanical GD&T requirements and/or electrical schematics

Experience with electrical tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, crimpers, strippers, etc.)

Familiarity with harness build and termination techniques for use in extreme environments

Experience building and activating data and control systems

Experience with analog and digital instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs, TCs, encoders, deflection gages, LVDTs, accelerometers, IMUs)

Knowledge/experience with high voltage systems (AC and DC)

Comfortable and familiar with operating fabrication equipment (mill, lathe, drill press)

Experience handling cryogenic fluids, Gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen Systems

Experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, writing or modifying automation, and configuration software systems and safe handling of flight parts

Proficient with standard computer software (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and some experience with CAD software (NX, TeamCenter) and programming (Python, C++)

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees