Vast · 22 hours ago
Space Simulation Technician
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20/hr - $45/hr
2+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Space Simulation Technician will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, vibration and shock testing for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
Support bench top test setups as well as environment specific test support systems
Develop and modify testing procedures to adhere to test requirements
Review test plans, requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc
Install required instrumentation on article to test and log data to support Tvac, vibe, thermal, and shock
Maintain test lab and equipment across vibe, thermal, and shock
Familiar with data acquisitions required to support data logging and data management
Aid in best practices development for test lab use and environmental testing conduct
Ability to train personnel on environmental test operation and process
Qualification
Required
2+ years of hands-on mechanical experience
High School Diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience
Preferred
3+ years of environmental testing work experience inc (vibration and thermal testing)
Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
EMI testing experience related to support and test setup
Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple test environments and conditions
Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
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
Ability to read and understand basic schematics
Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
Experience utilizing generic hand tools
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, 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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