Avionics Manufacturing Technician, Wire Harnessing

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for an <strong>Avionics Manufacturing Technician</strong>, <strong>Wire Harnessing</strong> reporting to the <strong>Supervisor</strong> <strong>of Avionics Manufacturing, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. You will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical electrical builds. This is a <strong>second shift </strong>role.</p>
<p>This will be a<strong> full-time</strong>, <strong>non-exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location.</p>
<p><strong>Shift Hours: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Construct superior wire cables, perform PCB assembly rework, assemble, and test racks/systems, electro-mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and test equipment</li>
<li>Assist avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables</li>
<li>Ability to comprehend cable wiring diagrams and schematics</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality</li>
<li>Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule</li>
<li>Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures</li>
<li>Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing </li>
<li>Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes</li>
<li>Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs</li>
<li>Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Previous or current qualifications in one of the following:
<ul>
<li>1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial and or aerospace industry utilizing D38999 connectors. </li>
<li>1+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)</li>
<li>1+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred Skills & Experience:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li>
<li>3+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial and or aerospace industry utilizing D38999 connectors. </li>
<li>2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)</li>
<li>5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools</li>
<li>Possession of an associate degree</li>
<li>Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware</li>
<li>Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in constructing cables, electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes</li>
<li>Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities</li>
<li>Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy</li>
<li>Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0402 packages and high-density ICs, installing jumpers, and performing dead-bugging</li>
<li>Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems</li>
<li>Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA</li>
<li>Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory</li>
<li>Skills in project management</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li>
<li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pay Range:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician I: $24-$34</li>
<li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician II: $28-$40</li>
<li>Avionics Manufacturing Technician III: $33-$47</li>
<li>Senior Avionics Manufacturing Technician: $39-$56</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$24</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$56 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>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.</p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>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 <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> 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.<br><br></p>
<p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>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.</p></div>