Senior Integration Technician

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted

Pay Range

California $40.12—$56.95 USD

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 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.