Aerospace Soft Goods Technician - Space Station Interiors

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Equity in compensation package

401(k) retirement plan

Onsite meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Soft Goods Technician to support the development of crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces for artificial-gravity space stations.

The role reports to the Manager of Soft Goods and is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Long Beach. Responsibilities include pattern development, sewing crew equipment bags, machine maintenance, and fabric inspection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 5+ years of professional sewing experience in industrial apparel and accessories manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or theater/costume manufacturing
• Able to stand for extended periods and work with a variety of chemicals
• Able to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop and crouch on a regular basis to adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop patterns for use in interior soft goods and cut them on industrial fabric cutters
• Sew crew equipment bags and A-surface closeout fabric from cut pieces to completion on industrial sewing machines, including incorporation of labels, zippers, tabs, tangs, and other closure and affixment methods
• Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewn product quality
• Inspect, test, and repair soft goods fabrication equipment

Skills

Sewing experience

Stand for long periods

Chemicals handling

Mobility and flexibility

Education

HS diploma

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Soft Goods Technician to support the development of crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces for artificial-gravity space stations.

The role reports to the Manager of Soft Goods and is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Long Beach. Responsibilities include pattern development, sewing crew equipment bags, machine maintenance, and fabric inspection.