Senior Integration Technician Verified today
About Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027. Vast also recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line.
The Role
You will join the propulsion team reporting to the Manager of Advanced Manufacturing. This full-time position is based in Hawthorne, California. You will help transition the liquid rocket engine system from development to production, working on fully integrated engine samples.
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
- 6+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience
Preferred Skills and 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
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: $40.12 to $56.95 USD per hour, based on experience and demonstrated capability. Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off with up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff and ability to cash out unused vacation annually; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner; and subsidized lunch.