Avionics Manufacturing Technician, Wire Harnessing Long , California,

Avionics Manufacturing Technician, Wire Harnessing

Long Beach, California, United States

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite
, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California
, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Technician
,
Wire Harnessing 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. You will work closely with our engineering teams to execute highly technical electrical builds. This is a second shift role.

This will be a full-time
, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift

Hours:

• Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Construct superior wire cables, perform PCB assembly rework, assemble, and test racks/systems, electro-mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and test equipment
• Assist avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables
• Ability to comprehend cable wiring diagrams and schematics
• 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:

• Previous or current qualifications in one of the following:
  • 1+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial and or aerospace industry utilizing D38999 connectors.
  • 1+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • 1+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

Preferred

Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial and or aerospace industry utilizing D38999 connectors.
• 2+ years of experience using electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools
• 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…