Job Description

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 ll, reporting to the Supervisor AM and Integration, E-2, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help transition the system from development to production.

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

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and test liquid rocket engine hardware
• Perform hands-on integration of large and small, high-precision, and fragile assemblies
• Use precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers
• Execute aerospace integration practices such as safety wiring, helicoil installation, and hardware verification
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, bills of material, and P&IDs
• Build, operate, and maintain test facilities, and fluid systems including propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems
• Conduct engine and subsystem test operations, including high-pressure operations, fluid fill/drain/handling, and real-time sensor monitoring
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and basic electrical systems
• Support rapid iteration and development testing
• Document build, test, and maintenance activities
• Adhere to and help refine test processes, safety standards, and best practices
• Support other shop floor teams through cross-functional collaboration and training
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead lifting equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 4+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems.
• Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems.
• Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.

Pay Range: California $28—$40 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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: 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, 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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.