Space Materials Testing Technician — Flight-Grade Lab, Equity & Benefits

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Equity

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Lunch subsidized / onsite meals

Job summary

Vast seeks a Senior Materials Testing Technician for its Long Beach, CA facility to support materials testing, characterization, and qualification of spacecraft hardware. The role involves hands-on lab work, sample preparation, data collection, and collaboration with engineers to evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for flight applications.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, reporting to the M&P Supervisor Materials Testing, with opportunities to contribute to aerospace testing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree or technical certification in materials science, engineering technology, chemistry, manufacturing, aerospace, or related field
• Experience with aerospace/materials testing standards is preferred
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience following written procedures and test instructions
• Strong documentation and data-tracking skills

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on materials testing and characterization for spacecraft development
• Prepare, label, track, and document specimens and test samples
• Set up and operate laboratory test equipment to evaluate material properties
• Support testing of metals, polymers, coatings, composites, and elastomers
• Follow ASTM, NASA, and internal specifications during testing
• Record data accurately and maintain traceability and configuration control
• Assist engineers with material qualification and process validation tests
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and ensure safe operations
• Support environmental testing including thermal cycling and vacuum tests
• Collaborate with M&P, Manufacturing, Quality, and Design teams

Skills

5+ years lab experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Data documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in materials science or aerospace

Tools

Syft

TGA

FTIR

DSC

Hardness testers

Universal testing machines

Environmental chambers

Microscopes

Job description

Vast seeks a Senior Materials Testing Technician for its Long Beach, CA facility to support materials testing, characterization, and qualification of spacecraft hardware. The role involves hands-on lab work, sample preparation, data collection, and collaboration with engineers to evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for flight applications.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, reporting to the M&P Supervisor Materials Testing, with opportunities to contribute to aerospace testing