Operations & Production Specialist, Long , California,

Operations & Technical Experience Specialist

Long Beach, California, United States

This is a full‑time, exempt role located in Long Beach.

Vast is looking for an Operations & Technical Experience Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, Experience to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of human‑rated space stations.

• End‑to‑end production of experiences: design development, fabrication, logistics, installation, live operation, and teardown
• Day‑to‑day performance and evolution of HQ experiences, ensuring they remain operational, compelling, and forward‑looking
• Roadshow deployments—leading teams to execute seamless builds and breakdowns across multiple locations
• Technical systems across experiences, including power, HVAC, AV, and interactive elements
• Partner with S&R to plan and execute site logistics—from surveys to generator/HVAC setup and compliance
• Own vendor and fabricator relationships, pushing for quality, speed, and innovation
• Familiarity with union labor environments and large‑scale venue builds
• Strong technical fluency (power, HVAC, structures, AV, or similar hands‑on systems)
• Ability to lead onsite labor teams and make decisions quickly under pressure
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve in real time during event execution

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

• Experience working on large‑scale or high‑visibility events
• Familiarity with technical production (AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, power management)
• Experience in aerospace, tech, or highly regulated industries

Pay Range: $86,000 – $120,000 USD

Benefits:
Full‑time employees receive company equity, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off (up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff), paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, Class Pass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. Additional food perks include free snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals, with lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high‑quality meals.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment 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.