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Deburr Technician
3 days agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeEntry level$19.00 – $43.00 an hourTrades & logisticsInterpret drawings to maintain part specifications; Smooth and process machined components after machining; Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances; Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using specified recipes for specific parts and materials; Meet…
Post Processing Technician
4 days agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeEntry level$20.70 – $40.18 an hourTrades & logisticsPerform sample collection, such as Particle and NVR; Handle solvents and other chemicals; Maintain lot number traceability and serialization of parts; Maintain Inventory of lab consumables; Precision cleaning Class 1-5 in support of all Vast programs; Work in pre-clean and…
Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician
4 days agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeLead / staff$38.83 – $55.13 an hourTrades & logisticsOrganize, 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…
Senior Materials Testing Technician
5 days agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$40.00 – $56.00 an hourTrades & logisticsPerform hands-on materials testing and characterization in support of spacecraft development, qualification, and production; Prepare, label, track, and document material specimens and test samples according to established procedures and specifications; Set up and operate…
Additive Manufacturing Specialist
2 weeks agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$46.91 – $66.59 an hourTrades & logisticsPlan and set up print jobs. Verify machine parameters, build layouts, and material settings against qualified processes. Monitor builds and make recovery decisions; Diagnose build failures and process deviations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions; Design,…
Orbital Tube Welder
8 weeks agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$24.00 – $58.20 an hourTrades & logisticsCreate and follow procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system; Work from blueprints and approved drawings; Work alongside engineering to provide insight to process improvements; Cut and prepare tubing and fittings used in the welding operation; Perform setup and…
Production Technician
8 weeks agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$21.33 – $50.00 an hourTrades & logisticsFabricate, clean, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with engineering, with a focus on pressurized ground systems; Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and testing equipment, including pressurized systems from…
Quality Inspector
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$33.00 – $53.00 an hourTrades & logisticsPerform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on components, subassemblies, and integrated hardware to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.; Inspect mechanical, structural, electrical, and/or manufactured hardware for…
Senior Integration Technician
2 months agoVast · Hawthorne, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$40.12 – $56.95 an hourTrades & logisticsAssemble, 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…
NDE Inspector Level II
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$38.36 – $54.45 an hourTrades & logisticsPerform nondestructive inspections using qualified methods such as Radiographic Testing (RT), Visual Testing (VT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), or other certified methods as assigned.; Perform radiographic inspections on components, assemblies, and…
Supervisor, Machine Shop
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeManager$99.3K – $141K a yearTrades & logisticsLead and mentor a team of programmer machinists; Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals and expectations; Coordinate work schedules and assignments to optimize productivity; Work closely with manufacturing planners for efficient scheduling and prioritization of jobs;…
Structures Test Technician
2 months agoVast · Mojave, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$22.87 – $56.92 an hourTrades & logisticsMaintaining, upgrading and operating the Haven-1 Primary Structural Test Stand at VAST’s Mojave Test Site.; Installing the Haven-1 Space Station Hull into the test stand for static structural testing.; Service, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic actuators and associated…
Propulsion Test Technician
2 months agoVast · Mojave, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$22.87 – $58.92 an hourTrades & logisticsBuild, maintain and operate rocket thruster test stands, with a focus on high pressure fluid systems.; Perform install, uninstall and inspections on rocket engine thrusters.; Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns.; Follow detailed work…
Security Officer I
2 months agoVast · Mojave, California, United States
Full-timeEntry level$20.00 – $23.00 an hourTrades & logisticsVerify the identity and point of contact of all visitors, ensuring compliance with facility access procedures.; Issue and manage visitor and temporary employee badges, ensuring only authorized individuals enter designated areas.; Conduct routine patrols of all buildings,…
Quality Receiving Inspector
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$29.00 – $53.00 an hourTrades & logisticsPerforms dimensional, visual, and workmanship inspections of avionics hardware, including printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components, and wire harnesses using established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor; Review all supplied…
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeManager$96.8K – $137.4K a yearTrades & logisticsOrganize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day electro-mechanical and electronics assembly work assignments for the second shift technician team, ensuring smooth and productive continuity from first shift operations.; Lead, mentor, and model a strong work ethic,…
Supervisor, Avionics Manufacturing - Harnessing
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeManager$96.8K – $137.4K a yearTrades & logisticsOrganize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day wire harness fabrication and assembly work assignments for the second shift technician team, ensuring seamless continuity from first shift operations.; Lead, mentor, and model a strong work ethic, safety culture, and…
CNC Machinist
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeMid level$23.00 – $56.00 an hourTrades & logisticsSet up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes; Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists; Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers; Understand speeds and feeds; Communicate…
Integration Technician
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-timeSenior$23.00 – $57.00 an hourTrades & logisticsAssemble, install, and test flight hardware in accordance with procedures, specifications, and test instructions; Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions to execute integration operations; Operate precision calibrated tools including torque…
Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Assemblies
2 months agoVast · Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time$21.33 – $50.00 an hourTrades & logisticsManufacture and assemble flight hardware using drilling, fastening, bonding, and other processes; Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers; Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions; Collaborate with…
Updated 08 Nov 2026 12:14 UTC from the OptiTalent job library.