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Vast · 7 hours ago

Space Simulation Technician

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20/hr - $45/hr

2+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to building artificial gravity space stations for long-term human presence in space. They are seeking a Space Simulation Technician to support the development of systems required for the design and build of these space stations, involving various environmental testing responsibilities.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

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

Mechanical experienceEnvironmental testingData acquisitionAerospace industry experienceTroubleshootingERP softwareBasic schematicsHand toolsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

2+ years of hands-on mechanical experience

High School Diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

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

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

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

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

El Segundo, California, USA

501-1000 employees