Senior Integration Technician
Quick Summary
Senior Integration Technician for liquid rocket engine assembly, integration, and testing at Vast's Hawthorne facility.
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Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, and test liquid rocket engine hardware
- Perform hands-on integration of large and small, high-precision, and fragile assemblies
- Use precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers
- Execute aerospace integration practices such as safety wiring, helicoil installation, and hardware verification
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, bills of material, and P&IDs
- Build, operate, and maintain test facilities, and fluid systems including propellant, high-pressure, and cryogenic systems
- Conduct engine and subsystem test operations, including high-pressure operations, fluid fill/drain/handling, and real-time sensor monitoring
- Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on fluid, mechanical, and basic electrical systems
- Support rapid iteration and development testing
- Document build, test, and maintenance activities
- Adhere to and help refine test processes, safety standards, and best practices
- Support other shop floor teams through cross-functional collaboration and training
- Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and overhead lifting equipment
Required Qualifications
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase 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 STATUSThe 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 OPPORTUNITYVast 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.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ years of experience in production, mechanical, or manufacturing environment
- Hands-on hardware integration and high-pressure testing experience
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
Nice to Have
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
- Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems
- Tube fitting and bending experience with common industry fitting systems
- Experience with gaseous oxygen (GOx), liquid propellant, and cryogenic handling and systems maintenance
Vast
Long Beach, CA
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An aerospace company developing space infrastructure and orbital platforms.
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