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Develops artificial gravity space stations

Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical Assemblies

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience with New Product Introduction or New Product Development.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
  • Experience with precision drilling to ±0.001.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with engineering and production personnel.
  • Ability to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work comfortably in tight spaces.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support vehicle testing and integration in Mojave, Ohio, or Florida.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using drilling, fastening, bonding, and other processes.
  • Use precision calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to develop and document work instructions.
  • Ensure production services are performed on time and safely.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience.
  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
  • Experience in aerospace, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability operating environments.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, and reports.
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
  • Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
  • Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.

About the Company

VAST

Develops artificial gravity space stations

Vast Space builds artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term human life in space. Its approach uses large rotating habitats that generate centrifugal force to mimic Earth's gravity, helping astronauts stay healthy during extended missions. The company designs, tests, demonstrates, services, and manufactures space infrastructure and customizable habitat modules for government space agencies, private aerospace companies, and research institutions that operate in lunar, Martian, or deep-space missions. Unlike others, Vast Space focuses on end-to-end artificial gravity solutions and ongoing support, not just concepts, and targets contracts that provide sustainable space habitats for science, exploration, and colonization efforts. The overall goal is to expand humanity’s reach across the solar system by creating scalable, gravity-enabled habitats that enable safe, long-term presence in space while protecting Earth's ecosystem.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$500M
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2021

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