Space Test Lab Lead - Vibration & Thermal

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician in Long Beach, CA. You will organize and oversee a medium-size technician team, focusing on vibration and thermal vacuum testing of flight hardware, while upholding safety culture and workflow efficiency.

You will train new staff, interpret drawings and test requirements, and support development and qualification campaigns across multiple test environments with a strong emphasis on collaboration and rapid problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing vibration and/or thermal vacuum testing.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team.
• Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture.
• Review test plans, requirements, SOWs, fixture design, etc.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Support team members in daily tasks.
• Set up and test flight hardware for vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycle environments.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain test lab equipment.
• Support test campaigns via Jira and Confluence.

Skills

Vibration testing

Thermal vacuum testing

Team leadership

JIRA

Confluence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Vast is seeking a Shift Lead, Space Simulation Technician in Long Beach, CA. You will organize and oversee a medium-size technician team, focusing on vibration and thermal vacuum testing of flight hardware, while upholding safety culture and workflow efficiency.

You will train new staff, interpret drawings and test requirements, and support development and qualification campaigns across multiple test environments with a strong emphasis on collaboration and rapid problem-solving.