Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$49/hr
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 huma…
Skills: CNC machining, Multi-axis CNC mills, Lathes, GD&T, G code
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$136k–$176k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Thermal control systems, CAD, Siemens NX, Fluid systems
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$86k–$195k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Machining, Drilling, Assembly
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$159k–$206k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Thermal Analysis, Thermal Desktop, TVAC Testing, Active Thermal Control Systems, Passive Thermal Control Systems
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$171k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Project Implementation, Scope of Work Creation, Vendor Management, Technical Document Review, Cost Monitoring
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$162k–$265k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Mechanical Design, Systems Integration, Reliability Engineering
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$137k–$195k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Design Reliability, Systems Integration, Test Engineering, Risk Management, Technical Leadership
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$57/hr
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 huma…
Skills: Hardware assembly, Technical drawing interpretation, Precision measuring instruments, Pneumatic testing, Torque wrenches
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$97k–$137k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Electronics assembly, Electro-mechanical integration, Soldering, IPC J-STD-001, Team leadership
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$143k–$203k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Loads and Environments Prediction, Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Vibration Testing, Acoustic Analysis
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$164k–$233k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Fluid Systems Design, Propulsion Systems, TCS, ECLSS, Pressure Vessels
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$138k–$230k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Reliability Engineering, Hardware Integration, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, SPC
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$58/hr
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 huma…
Skills: Additive Manufacturing, Metal Powder Handling, Post-processing, Quality Control, CNC Machine Operation
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$162k–$265k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Avionics Design, Reliability Engineering, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, RF Systems
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$162k–$265k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Thermal Fluids Design, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Systems Integration, Reliability Engineering
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$106k–$186k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Subcontracting, Procurement, Contract negotiation, Software licensing, IT procurement
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$268k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: System Safety, Reliability Engineering, Risk Management, Certification, Change Management
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$227k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Software development, Full-stack development, Web applications, Micro-services, API design
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$189k–$268k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Software engineering, Full-stack development, REST APIs, Database design, Database security
Long Beach, California, United States · On-site
$97k–$137k/yr
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 huma…
Skills: Wire harness fabrication, Aerospace cable assembly, Leadership, Production management, IPC/WHMA-A-620
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The CNC Machinist will set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to manufacture hardware for space station systems. Responsibilities include performing in-process inspections, maintaining machinery, and communicating quality concerns to leadership.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of CNC machining experience and the ability to read aerospace drawings. Proficiency with GD&T, G-code, and various measurement tools is required for this role.
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 a CNC Mill Machinist on our Second Shift, reporting to the Supervisor of Machining, 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.
As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state of the art CNC machinery.
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
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 refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
Building next-generation space infrastructure
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure to ensure 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. With more than 1,000 employees at its Long Beach, California, headquarters and over a billion dollars in private capital invested, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Offices: Long Beach, California 90806, US
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