Aerospace Test Technician: Hypervelocity & Data Systems

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 39,950,400 - 64,747,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous PTO

Meal benefits and subsidized meals

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach seeks a Test Technician (Second Shift) to support hypervelocity testing for human-rated space station concepts. You will set up high-speed imaging and sensors, prepare tests, document results, and ensure safety and maintenance of test equipment. The role requires collaboration with engineers and hands-on lab experience.

Calif. pay range is $29–$47/hour with benefits. Join Vast to contribute to mission-critical developments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on testing or lab experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with ballistic or hypervelocity testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with high-speed imaging and data acquisition software.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems and pressurized equipment.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or research labs.
• CAD skills for fixture design and test setup.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hypervelocity impact tests using light gas gun and ballistic equipment.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate high-speed cameras and sensors.
• Prepare test specimens, sabots, and shielding configurations.
• Perform post-test inspections and document results with photos and measurements.
• Carry out risk assessments and pre-task briefings for tests.
• Maintain and service light gas guns and vacuum chambers.
• Follow safety checks and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Operate data acquisition systems and analyze test data.
• Keep detailed test logs, maintenance records, and inventory.
• Support test planning with input on equipment and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain clean, safe test facilities following 5S principles.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Vast in Long Beach seeks a Test Technician (Second Shift) to support hypervelocity testing for human-rated space station concepts. You will set up high-speed imaging and sensors, prepare tests, document results, and ensure safety and maintenance of test equipment. The role requires collaboration with engineers and hands-on lab experience.

Calif. pay range is $29–$47/hour with benefits. Join Vast to contribute to mission-critical developments.