SMT Test Technician

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a <strong>SMT Test Technician </strong>reporting to the Supervisor, Structures Test, assisting in development, qualification, and acceptance testing for the Haven-1 components and structure. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail and excellent people skills. </p> <p>This will be a full-time, <strong>non-exempt </strong>position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Assists engineering with projects and test campaigns with instrumentation and DAQ support</li> <li>Can setup and operate tests with engineering guidance</li> <li>Consistently brings improvements to engineering with a plan to implement them</li> <li>Setup structural and mechanisms tests for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns</li> <li>Follow engineering drawings and schematics to execute test procedures/plans</li> <li>Knowledge of fabrication skills (welding, machining, sheet metal, drilling, mill and lathe)</li> <li>Prepare test set-ups that may involve crane operations and assist in lifting operations</li> <li>Work on problems of diverse or complex scope with minimal to no guidance</li> <li>Make independent decisions and take action within established practices and procedures.</li> <li>Assist in updating test procedures and provide feedback to improve robustness/automation/duration </li> <li>Troubleshoots DAQ and/or test setup issues and implements solutions</li> <li>Assist engineering with test fixture design and implement best practices for DFM/T (Design for Manufacturability/Test)</li> <li>Review test requirements, RFQs (Request for Quote), SOWs (Statement of Work), etc. as it relates to testing and test equipment </li> <li>Knowledge of running data logging and data processing</li> <li>Has extensive knowledge of a variety of instrumentation (to include load cells, pressure transducers, strain gages, thermocouples, deflection transducers) and can recommend what should be used during testing to fulfil requirements.</li> <li>Can independently create and execute tasks/projects autonomously</li> <li>Can find issues and implement solutions before they happen</li> <li>Assists with training and mentoring less experienced team members</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Has prior experience in a specific testing field and electrical experience combined (3+years)</li> <li>HS Diploma or equivalency certificate</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of running tests using manufacturing and operational procedure focused software</li> <li>Experience setting up hydraulic load and structures testing for aerospace components/vehicles, or similar</li> <li>Experience setting up leak and pneumatic pressure testing for aerospace components and vehicles, or similar </li> <li>Proficient knowledge and skill working with various sensors (strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.)</li> <li>Knowledge of PMS (Preventative Maintenance Schedule) of testing equipment</li> <li>Knowledge of data acquisition systems (Analog inputs, analog output, digital inputs, digital outputs)</li> <li>Proficiency with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)</li> <li>Knowledge of Jira project management and Google apps: gmail, docs, sheets, slides, etc.</li> <li>Knowledge of maintaining calibrations of instrumentation devices (load cells, pressure transducers, power supplies, etc.)</li> <li>Knowledge of test equipment assembly and fabrication: hydraulic hoses, AN fittings with stainless steel hardline, unistrut, 80/20, etc.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted</li> <li>Ability to travel to Mojave Air and Space Port with short notice</li> <li>Ability to to work from elevated heights and outdoor environments</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$29.37</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$56.92 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.<br><br></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p></div>