At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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.
Vast is looking for an Integration Supervisor (2nd Shift), reporting to the Sr. Director, Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the 2nd shift technicians (1400-2230 M-F)
- Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed
- Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers
- Conduct daily team meetings to communicate goals and expectations
- Coordinate work schedules and assignments to optimize productivity
- Work closely with manufacturing planners for efficient scheduling and prioritization of jobs
- Ensure aerospace industry quality standards are followed
- Identify training needs for the team
- Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted and insured
- Assist with badges, International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and non-disclosure agreement (NDA) requirements, and safety training
- Create request for payments and assists the buyers with vendor selection
- Ensure purchase orders are accurate with no cost overruns
- Coordination to meet with the Vast end user and establish the scope of work
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma
- 8+ years of experience in a similar role
- Experience using hand tools, repairing and troubleshooting electronic and mechanical components
- Ability to read schematics, harness wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists
- Experience leading and coordinating technicians
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
- Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
- Familiarity with MES systems for Work Instructions
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
- Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and drive innovation within the organization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
- Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Specific certifications, as appropriate
Pay Range:
- Integration Supervisor (2nd Shift): $84,400 – $118,400
Salary Range: California
$84,400—$118,400 USD
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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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.
