Aerospace SMT Test Technician: Hands-on, Growth & Equity

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Equity

401(k)

ClassPass credits

Mental health support (Spring Health)

Meals on site

Lunch subsidies

Snacks and drinks

Onsite barista

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach, CA seeks an SMT Test Technician to join our space-systems testing team. You will assist engineering with test campaigns, set up tests, and help ensure robust, safe qualification of Haven-1 components.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, ability to work with instrumentation and data logging, and the stamina to travel for site work as needed. Full-time, non-exempt position with base benefits, equity, PTO, and a strong focus on safety and quality in aerospace

Qualifications

• Has prior experience in a testing field with electrical experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient with instrumentation and data logging systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists engineering with projects and test campaigns with instrumentation and DAQ support
• Can setup and operate tests with engineering guidance
• Consistently brings improvements to engineering with a plan to implement them
• Setup structural and mechanisms tests for development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns
• Follow engineering drawings and schematics to execute test procedures/plans
• Knowledge of fabrication skills (welding, machining, sheet metal, drilling, mill and lathe)
• Prepare test set-ups that may involve crane operations and assist in lifting operations
• Work on problems of diverse or complex scope with minimal to no guidance
• Make independent decisions and take action within established practices and procedures.
• Assist in updating test procedures and provide feedback to improve robustness/automation/duration
• Troubleshoots DAQ and/or test setup issues and implements solutions
• Assist engineering with test fixture design and implement best practices for DFM/T (Design for Manufacturability/Test)
• Review test requirements, RFQs (Request for Quote), SOWs (Statement of Work), etc. as it relates to testing and test equipment
• Knowledge of running data logging and data processing
• Has extensive knowledge of a variety of instrumentation (to include load cells, pressure transducers, strain gages, thermocouples, deflection transducers) and can recommend what should be used during testing to fulfil requirements.
• Can independently create and execute tasks/projects autonomously
• Can find issues and implement solutions before they happen
• Assists with training and mentoring less experienced team members

Skills

Test equipment setup

Electrical experience

Attention to detail

Documentation and data logging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA seeks an SMT Test Technician to join our space-systems testing team. You will assist engineering with test campaigns, set up tests, and help ensure robust, safe qualification of Haven-1 components.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail, ability to work with instrumentation and data logging, and the stamina to travel for site work as needed. Full-time, non-exempt position with base benefits, equity, PTO, and a strong focus on safety and quality in aerospace