Lead Environmental and Thermal Control Systems Technician

Vast is looking for a(n) Lead Environmental and Thermal Control Systems Technician, reporting to the Manager, Environmental and Thermal Control Systems, 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. 

Responsibilities: 

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a medium-size technician team
• Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture
• Train and onboard new team members
• Support team members in daily tasks
• Assemble, install and test flight hardware, including high pressure fluids systems, oxygen systems, and refrigerant systems
• Fabricate, clean, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with engineering, with a focus on pressurized ground systems
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and testing equipment, including pressurized systems from vacuum to 20,000 psig, pneumatic and hydraulic, oxygen systems, refrigerant systems, and data and control systems
• Support development, acceptance, qualification, and investigative test campaigns via build and operation of ground support and flight equipment
• Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, HVAC or other relevant role.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the aerospace, power and gas, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing industry
• Experience in the HVAC or industrial gas industry
• Experience with precision cleaning and assembly of precision-cleaned systems
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating high pressure equipment
• Experience building, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating automation and control systems, including data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, etc
• Experience with hazardous systems - cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or high voltage
• Demonstrated success in a role requiring quick thinking and problem solving
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, aerial platforms, and other industrial equipment
• Experience with JIRA project management software and Confluence
• Experience with relevant aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810G, GSFC-STD-7000B, etc.)
• Skilled in operation of machinery and hand tools
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, ambiguous environment balancing multiple projects with flexibility

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