Operations Specialist II

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an Operations Specialist II reporting to the Manager, Test Site Operations to support full capacity testing without disruption by identifying needs, mitigating shortages, hazardous goods handling, and support operations critical to building artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and world class rocket engines.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Mojave location.

• Independently coordinate equipment moves and storage logistics

• Obtain supplier quotes and assist with contractor selection

• Coordinate onsite storage for excess equipment and supplies

• Review floor plans and drawings to maximize space utilization for materials and equipment

• Order, track, and manage supplies for assigned areas

• Lead setup and coordination for small events

• Serve as point of contact for specific operational projects or zones

• Communicate timelines, scope, and status updates to project managers

• Identify process improvements and operational gaps

• Learn functionality of each test cell at test site to support safety officer duties

• Work with and identify requirements for upcoming test projects and own BOM requisitions from cradle to grave to ensure materials arrive in a timely manner

• As a steward of the test site, ensure all test areas are following cleanliness standards and are operating in a safe manner

• Safe handling and delivery of gases and cryogenics to include the pickup and storage of empty storage vessels

• Shared responsibility for both S&R and inventory functions across the test site to include managing COTS parts located at each test cell and within office spaces

• Shared responsibility for ordering and restocking breakroom and sustenance in test areas

• Complete other test site assigned tasks not listed above

• 4+ years of experience in operations, facilities, logistics, safety, or a related hands on support role

• 2+ year working in a start-up atmosphere or fast paced environment

• Ability to work in hazardous test environments (eg. high hazard, explosive, or radioactive materials)

• Ability to follow