Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Free meals and snacks

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach is seeking an Operations & Production Specialist to support the development of systems for human-rated space stations. The role emphasizes end-to-end production of experiences and collaboration with various teams to ensure operational excellence.

Qualified candidates will have a background in large-scale events and technical systems, with a focus on safety and innovation. Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation and a suite of benefits designed to support their well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end production of experiences including design development and live operation.
• Manage day-to-day performance of HQ experiences.
• Lead teams for roadshow deployments.
• Ensure operational performance of technical systems across experiences.
• Own vendor relationships ensuring quality and speed.

Skills

Technical fluency (power, HVAC, AV)

Problem-solving under pressure

Leadership of onsite labor teams

Experience in large-scale events

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences, reporting to the Senior Manager, Experience to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

This will be a full‑time, exempt located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end production of experiences: design development, fabrication, logistics, installation, live operation, and teardown
• Day-to-day performance and evolution of HQ experiences, ensuring they remain operational, compelling, and forward-looking
• Roadshow deployments—leading teams to execute seamless builds and breakdowns across multiple locations
• Technical systems across experiences, including power, HVAC, AV, and interactive elements
• Partner with S&R to plan and execute site logistics—from surveys to generator/HVAC setup and compliance
• Own vendor and fabricator relationships, pushing for quality, speed, and innovation
• Familiarity with union labor environments and large-scale venue builds
• Strong technical fluency (power, HVAC, structures, AV, or similar hands‑on systems)
• Ability to lead onsite labor teams and make decisions quickly under pressure
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve in real time during event execution

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale or high‑visibility events
• Familiarity with technical production (AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, power management)
• Experience in aerospace, tech, or highly regulated industries
• Forklift certified

Pay Range

• Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences I (Non‑Exempt): $31.00 - 44.00
• Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences I| (Exempt): $86,000 - $120,000

Compensation 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. Full‑time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non‑exempt staff with the ability to cash‑out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high‑quality meals for employees.

U.S. Export Control Compliance Status

The 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 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.