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Business Development Representative
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 24, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. You will also work collaboratively with the business development and engineering teams to write compliant, compelling, and competitive government and commercial proposals.This will be a full-time, exempt position located at our Long Beach, CA facility.Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of tradeshow logistics, including but not limited to booth vendor management, meeting room and meeting schedule coordination, printing and shipment of all marketing collateral and swag to be handed out at the booth, speaking engagements, and external events to be hosted at the tradeshow for specific purposes such as recruiting Maintain database of all trade shows of interestCreate yearly trade show outlooks and draft plans for each, including proposed sponsorship level Create yearly trade show year-in-review reports to include budget vs actual spend, ROI, and lessons learnedProvide on-the-ground execution management at each tradeshowResearch, write, and organize information into proposal documents for government and commercial purposesMinimum Qualifications:3+ years of experience coordinating and executing company trade shows Experience interfacing with and managing customer relationshipsExperience with commercial or government proposal technical writingPreferred Skills & Experience:Bachelor’s or associate degree in marketing, business, hospitality related fieldEffective communication skills, both written and verbalSpace industry experienceExperience with technical writing1+ years of experience in business developmentEnthusiasm for our mission and brandDemonstrated experience coordinating with international vendors and event teamsTechnical proposal writing proficiency Additional Requirements:Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically and internationallyWillingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a Business Development Representative, reporting to the Sr. Business Development Manager, to support trade show execution and other business development projects required to realize our goal of artificial gravity space stations, including the first commercial space station set to launch in 2025. You will work closely with the business development and marketing teams to curate our exhibition booths, marketing collateral, meeting rooms, speaking engagements, and all other tradeshow logistics for both domestic and international trade shows. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond.
Senior Test Engineer, Environmental Test
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Oct 17, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, or Dewesoft Experience operating / working with high-pressure gas systemsExperience generating test system P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) using Visio / Lucidchart or equivalentExperience with creating and maintaining project schedules with Smartsheet, Project or equivalentExperience with SVN, GIT, or other version management systems Experience with Teamcenter or other PLM systemsExperience with CAD systems, NX preferableExperience with JIRA and/or ConfluenceExperience with selection of precision sensor and measurement devicesAbility to thrive as an individual contributor and as part of a teamAbility to add something unique and positive to our teamGenerally high level of all-around awesomenessAdditional Requirements:Must be able to travel to our Mojave Test site (25%- travel)Must be able to work varying hours/shifts and available for extended hours as well as weekends when neededMust be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and be able to maneuver in tight spaces; physically able to handle items weighing up to 25lbs (unassisted)Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environmentCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. )Preferred Skills & Experience:Ability to design and perform product environmental testing based on the requirements provided in SMC-S-016, GEVS NASA-STD-7000a, MIL STD 810G. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. In this role, you will support the ongoing development of our Haven-1 space station module, with a primary focus on primary and secondary structures testing. You will work closely with design REs, test technicians, and other teams such as Manufacturing, Integration, and Avionics to meet design/mission requirements and industry standards.Responsibilities:Work under the direction of the Environmental Test Manager to develop and execute testing on primary and secondary structure of the Haven-1 Space StationMentor other engineers and technicians on the teamAdhere to, enforce, and improve the test processes and good practices of Vast and the test organizationProduce professional and traceable documentation, including electrical, mechanical, and fluid schematics of the test systemsWork with responsible engineers to design, prepare, and execute test campaigns. This includes the manufacture of new test stands and/or operation of existing resourcesPerform all necessary design, analysis, and project managementConduct PDR (Preliminary Design Review) and/or CDR (Critical Design Review) before all design/tests are startedFind creative solutions to unique issues in order to save cost and schedule while improving overall quality and safetyCome up with great ideas and be empowered to make them a realityDesign, analyze, and own the test setupContinuous learning/Improvement—and share them with your team membersPerform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline5+ years of experience in an engineering environment (test, launch, manufacturing, etc. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. etc.Experience planning and executing engineering operations in a time-sensitive and high-risk environmentOwn assembly, checkouts and development test standsAbility to quickly understand and troubleshoot new/existing systemsExperience writing and executing test plans/procedures in collaboration with design engineersExperience with designing and implementing instrumentation systemsExperience in structural design and analysis of test fixturesExperience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutionsExecute deliverables based on prioritized implementation plans and timelinesAbility to rapidly change priorities between several projectsIdentify key unknowns and quickly close knowledge gapsDeliver the highest value results quickly and iterate towards successive milestonesPerform structured root cause analysis of test failuresExperience designing and/or working with closed-loop control systems (hydraulic / pressure systems)Experience with NI (National Instruments) LabVIEW software troubleshooting and modificationExperience working with DAQ hardware i.e.
Senior Manager, Avionics Manufacturing
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Oct 16, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast 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. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting performance, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and program management, to ensure effective coordination and communication across departments. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. Engage with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders as needed to address their requirements and concerns.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field5+ years of experience in avionics manufacturing operations, including senior leadership rolesPreferred Skills & Experience:Masters degree in an engineering or manufacturing fieldIn-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirementsProven track record of driving operational excellence, process optimization, and cost reduction initiativesStrong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teamsExcellent problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsFamiliarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologiesProficiency in using manufacturing software systems and toolsWide network of suppliers and component manufacturers to assist with building a supply baseFamiliarity with all required capital equipment and skill sets necessary for manufacturing avionicsAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel up to 25% of the timeWillingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25lbs unassistedSpecific certifications, as appropriatePay Range: Senior Manager, Avionics Manufacturing Level IV: $160,000-$190,000COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Implement quality management systems, conduct audits, and oversee corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances.Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production demands while controlling costs. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. Encourage innovation, implement new technologies, and explore automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and monitor key performance indicators to track the progress of manufacturing operations. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.Manufacturing Process Optimization: Continuously improve manufacturing processes and workflows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of the supply chain.Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety protocols. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.
Electrical Engineer, Human Systems
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Oct 18, 2023
Vast is a company dedicated to expanding humanity's presence in space, specifically focusing on enabling manufacturing and habitation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). They are constructing artificial gravity space stations and are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Human Systems team. The role involves leading the design and development of electrical components for the space station's human habitation systems, including displays, controls, cabins, galleys, medical accommodations, lighting, and mobility aids. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 1+ years of experience in designing and developing electrical components or systems, and preferably experience in human interface design or related industries. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and access to cutting-edge technology.
Quality Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 24, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. The Quality Engineer will play a crucial role in aiding the efforts of our Principal Quality Engineer and will also engage in extensive collaboration across functions to execute initiatives for continuous improvement aimed at maintaining the quality of products and processes.Responsibilities: Responsible partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and manufacturing to create quality plans for flight hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, first article and detailed inspection planning, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.Develop, implement and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products and process, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met.Design, implement, and monitor quality controls across the product lifecycle, ensuring early issue detection and resolution resulting in products that meet or exceed customer expectations.Ensure that our products remain compliant with industry standards and regulations. Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances.Perform in-depth analyses to determine the underlying causes, enabling targeted corrective and preventive actions that address the core problems and prevent recurrence. Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and waste reduction.Establish data-driven quality metrics and key performance indicators.Work closely with various departments, including R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to facilitate the sharing of quality-related insights and best practices, fostering a cohesive and unified approach to quality standards, and effective quality control methodologies.Champion a culture of continuous improvement by promoting quality awareness, providing training, and facilitating improvement projects.Investigate failures in manufacturing, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes.Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities.Support the shop floor in continuous improvement and the advancing of a Lean, autonomous production system through creation of standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary inspection, and improved control and optimization of critical processes.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or other engineering discipline.3+ years of related engineering experience in aerospace with emphasis in quality engineering, systems engineering, and/or project management.Preferred Skills & Experience:Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering.5+ years of experience in aerospace or related fields. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the team’s spirit of innovation and mission of improving Quality of manufacturing in cutting-edge technology.Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment.Dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability.Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches.Experience developing or supporting any of the following products/processes:CNC machining, forming, bending.Fluid component/valve assembly.Complex mechanical/structural assemblies.Advanced composites systems. Pre-preg lamination/curing composites.Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes. Avionics integration and testing.Fluid system pressure testing.Welding (EB, MIG, TIG, & OTW).Additional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. This is a full-time, exempt position based at our Hawthorne facility. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is seeking a Quality Engineer who will report to the Manager of Quality. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. The role involves providing support in developing systems necessary for the design and construction of human-rated artificial-gravity space stations. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Oct 17, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located primarily in our Hawthorne location. Responsibilities: Transact shipping/receiving operations in ERP systemReceive all incoming shipments, collect documentation and properly move/store material for future useCreate and print barcode labels and any other File and maintain documentation and records for all incoming shipmentsGenerate shipping labels for any outgoing shipmentsVerify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, screen for damage and match deliverables to packing slipsCollaborate with couriers, scheduled deliveries and stakeholders from relating departments to quickly resolve any issues with shipping/receiving operations Make small delivery/pickups utilizing company vehicle as neededMinimum Qualifications:1+ years of experience in shipping/receiving or inventory control 2+ years of experience with ERP software and generating barcodes Preferred Skills & Experience:Experience in Aerospace inventory backgroundExperience with facilities within an aerospace industryKnowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programsExperience with ERP systemsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to make independent judgments with limited informationCommunication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customersComfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.Additional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25lbs unassistedCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, reporting to the Manager of Supply Chain, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond.
NDE Level II Inspector - RT, VT, and PT
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 25, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. *This position is based in our Hawthorne, CA facility through the end of the year and will be based in our Long Beach, CA facility thereafter.Responsibilities: Perform near surface NDE inspections with the following methods (ET, PT, UT, PAUT,)Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production & engineering teamsInterpret and review engineering drawings as requiredSupport the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometriesSupport research and development of future NDE technology for operational improvementsAssist in training and developing others within the teamMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalency certificateNDT level II certification inline with ASNT-TC-1A/NAS-410 guidance in eddy current testing (ET)NDT level II certification inline with ASNT-TC-1A/NAS-410 guidance in ultrasonic testing (UT), including phased array ultrasonic (PAUT)Preferred Skills & Experience:2+ years of experience as a level II NDE/NDT inspectorKnowledge of basic Standards such as; AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, ASTMOperational experience utilizing eddy current systems for the inspection of weldmentsOperational experience in the use of single coil inspection probes and associated systemsKnowledge of UTEX InspectionWare software or equivalentOperational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldmentsKnowledge of Olympus Tomoview softwareHands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Olympus EPOCH 600Knowledge of Uniwest/Nortec eddy current machines or equivalentAdditional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25 lbs unassistedCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our *Hawthorne, CA location. The breadth of exposure as an NDT Specialist is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across our space programs. The NDE Operations organization at Vast is an inclusive, interdisciplinary team that is committed to providing high quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for an NDE Level II Inspector - RT, VT, and PT, reporting to the Manager of Quality, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Machinist, Lathe Programmer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 25, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. As a machinist, you will manufacture parts from billet material and additively manufactured hardware. Our team uses manual lathes and lathes with y-axis and live turning capabilities.Shift Schedules:First Shift: 6AM-3:30PMSecond Shift: 3PM-12:30AMResponsibilities:Help with ordering of toolingWork with tooling suppliers to determine the best tool for the jobUnderstand how to ramp parts from FAI to productionReduce machine time per part when possibleIncrease number of parts per cycleProcure tooling necessary for jobsEffectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shiftMinimum Qualifications:10+ years of CNC machining experience and 5+ years of programming experienceHigh school diploma or equivalency certificateAbility to work overtime and weekends as neededPreferred Skills and Experiences:Working knowledge of GD&TFamiliarity with inspection toolsUnderstanding of CAD and CAM software Understand feeds and speedsUnderstand the production drive and appropriately name programsKnowledge of GcodeStrong Mechanical aptitudeAbility to run up to 2 machines with an uptime of 70%Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality partsStrong oral and written communicationCollege or Trade school certificateWorking with AM partsRelevant Lathe setup Y axis Live tooling experienceCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a CNC Machinist, Lathe Programmer to support the machining and development of our products: E-2 Engine and Haven-1. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 26, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.Responsibilities: Execute full life cycle recruiting: meet with client groups for recruiting intakes, post roles in our ATS (Greenhouse), source passive candidates, interview and deliver a stellar candidate experience. Schedule and run interview feedback debrief meetings with hiring teams.Discuss and negotiate compensation with candidates, extend offers, and guide offer process to close. Initiate and perform background and reference checks. Foster a service oriented culture that ensures delivery of efficient, effective, quality driven service to internal customers.Build and maintain network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management.Evaluate candidates for alignment with company mission and values. Prepare hiring teams by developing cohesive interview plans and best practices for interviewing.Continuously refine the hiring process to ensure high interview-to-offer ratios.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of experience in full life cycle recruitingPreferred Skills & Experience:2+ years of experience with GreenhouseDemonstrated ability to source candidates with niched areas of expertiseSelf-directed with a high sense of urgency while maintaining a meticulous attention to detailStrong customer service mindsetExcellent communicator and problem solverAbility to be flexible, adaptable, and maintain unwavering poise under pressureHighly organized with a knack for building relationshipsSharp eye for detail and precisionPay Range: Senior Technical Recruiter Level III: $130,000-$160,000COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter, reporting to the Senior Director of Talent, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO.
CAD Administrator/Teamcenter Architect
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 25, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering Applications team members and Engineering to support all aspects of the engineering process including: fluids systems, structures, avionics, propulsion, test, launch, and GSE. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. You will be concentrated on NX and Teamcenter PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) applications support to Engineering including new software product testing and software training.Responsibilities: Development and delivery of Teamcenter / NX software training as well as coordination of all training activities.Ongoing support of NX software testing including changes and upgrades.Perform as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Engineering Design, Drafting, modeling standards using NX and Teamcenter including training and mentoring.Timely support of Engineering help desk for Teamcenter and NX.Full understanding and knowledge of Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM).Develop, support and manage Cadenas PARTsolutions /Standard Parts Library, templates, format and configuration files.Design, Test and Deployment of NX configurations.Manage Templates, Customizations, preferences.Verify NX 3D CAD model design for compliance with Engineering drawings, drafting/design manuals and specifications.Develop / Document design workflows and best practices.Participate in creation of Part Families as needed in ongoing support of Mechanical Routing application (Tubing and Piping).Understanding of Teamcenter Rich Client and AWC User Interface (UI) with NX.Coordinate with external vendors, consultants to provide additional Teamcenter and NX support.Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain users and stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline7+ years’ experience in NX and TeamcenterExperience working in design or manufacturingPreferred Skills & Experience:Prior experience in PLM concepts and functionalities, familiarization with design best practices, industry standards, drawing/drafting standards, understanding of PMI/GD&T.Programming skills, Python, C++, KF, Visual Basic, NX OpenUnderstanding of Active Workspace Client (AWC) integration and visualization a plus.Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, passionate about technology and finding ways to increase efficiency and have an untiring focus on excellent results.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Working knowledge of design principles.NX Administration / Configuration experienceExperience with NX Part FamiliesExperience in Production environment support for Teamcenter 4-Tier architecture, installation/visualization NX integration (Rich Client and AWC –User Interface (UI) with NXAdditional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesPay Range: CAD Administrator/Teamcenter Architect Level III: $145,000-$160,000CAD Administrator/Teamcenter Architect Level IV: $155,000-$190,000COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a CAD Administrator/Teamcenter Architect, reporting to the Director of Structures and Mechanisms, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO.
Welding Engineer
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Sep 25, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 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. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This position is based at our Long Beach Headquarters. As a Welding Engineer, you will specify, document, test, inspect, and troubleshoot the mission-critical welds that hold the Haven-1 space station together.Responsibilities: Develop methodologies that lead to an acceptable weldSpecify weld inspection techniques and requirementsCatalog weld parameters and document them over timeAdvise the broader engineering team on weld design and toolingConduct root cause investigations into weld defectsDisposition weld defects, issues and rework parametersMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in weld engineering5 years in the aerospace or automotive industry as a weld engineerExperience using aerospace welding standardsPreferred Skills & Experience:Stainless steel or sheet metal welding experienceSelf-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced departmentAutomated welding process developmentLaser weldingLarge high tolerance part productionAdditional Requirements:Must be willing to work overtime and weekends to support critical mission milestonesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.Vast is looking for a Welding Engineer to support the development and fabrication of the Haven-1 structure, Vast’s first artificial-gravity human-rated space station. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond.
Sr. Dynamics (Vibration) Test Technician
Company: Vast
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Oct 16, 2023
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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYVast 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. )Proficiency with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc. 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, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.U.S. )Knowledge of vibration and shock testing equipment: brands, capabilities, maintenance, best practicesKnowledge of control system softwares (M+P, VR, etc. )Ability to work effectively in a team environmentCommunication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customersLogical and strategic approach to solving problemsPositive attitude and enthusiasm Additional Requirements:Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25lbs unassistedWorking Conditions: Enclosed ISO 8 cleanroom, loud noisesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUSThe 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 22 C.F.R. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities: Perform vibration and shock testing for development, qualification, and acceptance campaignsPrepare test set-ups, crane operation, conduct lifting operationsController software set-up and operationDevelop and modify testing procedures Review test requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc. Properly mount accelerometers to test article and log within control softwareMaintaining test lab and equipment - shaker tables, amplifiers, instrumentationData logging and data processingAid in best practices development for test lab use and vibration testing conductMinimum Qualifications:5+ years of vibration testing work experience HS Diploma or equivalency certificatePreferred Skills & Experience:Experience conducting vibration testing for aerospace components/vehicles, or similarExperience with classical shock testing or MIPS shock testing Proficient knowledge and skill working with various sensors (accelerometers, strain gauges, force links / load cells, PTs, TCs, etc. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. You will work closely with Design/Test REs, test technicians, and other teams such as Avionics, Facilities, and Integration to ensure testing standards and schedules are met. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.