Vast is looking for a Materials Testing Technician, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate material mechanical testing including review of data for inclusion in a central materials database
• Operate equipment to measure and analyze material properties such as tensile strength, fatigue life, and surface roughness
• Generate and track quality metrics of the materials testing lab
• Organize all material testing data and present key findings
• Create standard operating procedures for all mechanical testing equipment
• Develop testing strategies for metallic and non-metallic production parts
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand material requirements for various projects, including space station and rocket engine manufacturing
• Ability to interpret and develop testing processes to meet industry standards and requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in metal mechanical material test preparation

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of metallic material properties, industry standards, and testing best practices
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards such as ASTM and NASA specifications
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing industries is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using materials testing software and tools such as tensile testing, fatigue testing, elevated temperature mechanical testing, cryogenic mechanical testing, fracture toughness, creep testing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities       
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills