Aerospace Integration Technician, 2nd Shift

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Equity

Free meals

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is seeking an Integration Technician on the 2nd shift to support the build of artificial-gravity space stations. You will assemble, install, and test flight hardware, following procedures and drawings, and interact with production engineers and quality staff.

The role demands hands-on tool use, interpretation of drawings, and strict adherence to ESD and safety standards. Travel to remote testing sites and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of hardware assembly, test, and/or installation.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments preferred.
• FAA A&P license preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test flight hardware per procedures and instructions.
• Read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions to execute integration tasks.
• Operate precision calibrated tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers).
• Handle both large and small assemblies with care and attention to safety.
• Perform high-pressure pneumatic testing and use various hand and power tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality personnel to document integration activities.
• Maintain compliance with ESD best practices and safety standards.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Reading drawings

Precision tooling

Test and verification

ESD compliance

Team collaboration

Reading manuals

Pneumatic testing

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Vast in Long Beach is seeking an Integration Technician on the 2nd shift to support the build of artificial-gravity space stations. You will assemble, install, and test flight hardware, following procedures and drawings, and interact with production engineers and quality staff.

The role demands hands-on tool use, interpretation of drawings, and strict adherence to ESD and safety standards. Travel to remote testing sites and overtime may be required.