Avionics PCBA Soldering Technician

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.

Vast is looking for an Avionics PCBA Soldering Technician , reporting to the Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, 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 , non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift:

First shift: 6am-2:30pm PST

Second shift: 2pm-10:30pm PST

Responsibilities:

Execute complex soldering and repair procedures on PCBA in strict adherence to IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum Standards

Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality

Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule

Examine, interpret, and use drawings and regulated documentation and procedures

Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, mechanical and layout drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes

Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs

Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years of experience soldering PCBA assembles

2+ years of experience using basic mechanical, electronics hand tools, and/or electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Preferred Skills Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Possession of an associate degree

Previous involvement in a high-speed production environment, handling flight hardware

Prior involvement in a high-output environment, involving hands-on experience in electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes

Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities

Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy

Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0402 packages and high-density ICs, installing jumpers, and performing dead-bugging

Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems

Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA

Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory

Skills in project management

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Pay Range: California

$24 $47 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: 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 refugee…