Avionics Manufacturing Technician, Wire Harnessing at Vast

<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 an&nbsp;<strong>Avionics Manufacturing Technician</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Wire Harnessing</strong> reporting to the <strong>Supervisor</strong>&nbsp;<strong>of Avionics Manufacturing, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.&nbsp;You will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical electrical builds. This&nbsp;is a <strong>second shift </strong>role.</p> <p>This will be a<strong> full-time</strong>, <strong>non-exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location.</p> <p><strong>Shift Hours:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Construct superior wire cables, perform PCB assembly rework, assemble, and test racks/systems, electro-mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and test equipment</li> <li>Assist avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables</li> <li>Ability to comprehend cable wiring diagrams and schematics</li> <li>Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality</li> <li>Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule</li> <li>Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures</li> <li>Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing&nbsp;</li> <li>Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes</li> <li>Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs</li> <li>Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>Previous or current qualifications in one of the following</li> <li>3+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial and or aerospace industry utilizing D38999 connectors.&nbsp;</li> <li>2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)</li> <li>5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Possession of an associate degree</li> <li>Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware</li> <li>Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in constructing cables, electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes</li> <li>Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities</li> <li>Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy</li> <li>Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0402 packages and high-density ICs, installing jumpers, and performing dead-bugging</li> <li>Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems</li> <li>Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA</li> <li>Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory</li> <li>Skills in project management</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician I: $24.00 - $35.00</li> <li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician II: $28.00 - $40.00</li> <li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician III: $33.00 - $47.00</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$24</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$47 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</strong></div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <div> <div data-qa="message_pane"> <div> <div id="message-list"> <div id="message-list"> <div data-qa="slack_kit_scrollbar"> <div> <div data-qa="slack_kit_list"> <div id="message-list_1770163429.476589" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1770163429.476589"> <div data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1770163429.476589" data-msg-channel-id="D1T52LDR4"> <div data-qa-hover="true"> <div> <div> <div> <div data-qa="message_content"> <div> <div data-qa="message-text"> <div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div> <div> <div>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, 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.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="message-list_bottomSpacer" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="bottomSpacer"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <p><strong>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</strong></p> 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.</div> <div style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <div style="line-height: 1;">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.</div></div>