# Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician at VAST

> United States · Staff · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Avast%3A4726896006 (read 2026-11-14).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [VAST](https://alderhq.app/companies/vast)
- Location text: Long Beach, California, United States; Long Beach, CA
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Long Beach, California, United States; Long Beach, CA")
- Posted: 2026-11-03 (11 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-13
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4726896006?gh_jid=4726896006

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 116): p25 $114k, median $153k, p75 $183k

## Description (the employer's text)

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

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 capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician, on our first and second shifts, reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Testing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space.

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

### Shift

- First shift hours: 6am - 2:30pm
- Second shift hours: 2pm - 10:30pm
### Responsibilities

- Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team
- Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture
- Review test plans, requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc
- Train and onboard new team members
- Support team members in daily tasks
- Setup and test flight hardware for the following environments:
- Vibration Testing
- Shock Testing
- Thermal Vacuum Testing
- Thermal Cycle
- Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain test lab equipment
- Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via Jira and Manufacturo
- Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities
- Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities
### Minimum Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience performing vibration and or thermal vacuum testing
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
### Preferred Skills & Experience

- Experience in the aerospace, power and gas, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing industry
- Experience in the HVAC or industrial gas industry
- Experience with precision cleaning and assembly of precision-cleaned systems
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating high pressure equipment
- Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating automation and control systems, including data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, etc
- Experience with hazardous systems - cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or high voltage
- Demonstrated success in a role requiring quick thinking and problem solving
- Experience with forklifts, cranes, aerial platforms, and other industrial equipment
- Experience with JIRA project management software and Confluence
- Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)
- Skilled in operation of machinery and hand tools
- Able to work effectively in a team environment

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