Integration Technician I

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.

Vast is looking for an Integration Technician (fixed term), reporting to the Supervisor, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This role will support vehicle integration operations including the build of Avionics, Propulsion, and Structures systems for Haven-1 and beyond.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position in our Long Beach location.

• Assemble, install, and test flight hardware.

• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers.

• Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions.

• Perform high pressure pneumatic testing.

• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.

• Use various mechanical tools without instruction.

• Collaborate with production engineers and quality personnel to develop and document activities.

• Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD best practices.

• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

• 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, and/or installation.

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.

• Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems, avionic components, and harnesses.

• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license.

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware.

• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.

• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports.

• NASA-STD-8739.3 & NASA-STD-8739.4 certification (currently or previously held).

• IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-620, & IPC-J-STD-001 (currently or previously held).

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.

• Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS