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Supervisor, Environmental Testing

Vast
Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Environmental Testing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, preferably in the aerospace industry
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Minimum 3 years of experience performing vibration & shock testing
  • Professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a quality system such as AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
  • High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
Nice to have
  • Strong understanding of setup and operation of vibration testing equipment
  • Familiarity with electrodynamic shakers
  • Experience in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs
  • Experience in creating manufacturing documentation (such as Standard Operating Procedures and Work Orders)
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards
What the job really is

The Supervisor, Environmental Testing at Vast will lead a technician team in the development and manufacturing of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Responsibilities include organizing daily work assignments, training new team members, optimizing manufacturing processes, participating in design reviews, and maintaining rigorous quality control. The role requires strong leadership and technical expertise, particularly in vibration and shock testing within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • The role requires a willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • The position is located in Long Beach, California, which may affect commute and relocation considerations
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