Additive Manufacturing 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 Additive Manufacturing Technician , reporting to the Additive Manufacturing Supervisor, to support the E-2 liquid rocket engine development program. We have the ambitious goal for E-2 to be the world’s highest-performing engine for small launchers, while optimized for mass production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the additive manufacturing equipment, as well as part post-processing.

This will be a full-time , non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne l ocation.

Responsibilities:

Setting up additive manufacturing print jobs, verifying machine settings against best practices, overseeing the print process and quality as the machine operates, recover build pauses if necessary

Safely handling the metal powder before and after the build, includes sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage

Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space

Develop and implement process efficiency improvement projects

Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner

Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required

Perform preventive routine maintenance on the machines and troubleshooting manufacturing hardware

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

Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree or equivalency certificate

1+ years of manufacturing experience

Preferred Skills Experience:

5+ years Additive manufacturing experience (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list

Experience working in the military or at an aerospace manufacturing company (spacecraft, aircraft, etc.)

Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels

Experience with metal powders

Additional Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Pay Range:

Additive Manufacturing Technician I: $23.20 - $32.90

Additive Manufacturing Technician II: $28.20 - $40.10

Additive Manufacturing Technician III: $34.50 - $48.90

Pay Range: California

$23.20 $48.90 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 o…