or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
As an Avionics Test Technician at Vast, you will support the development of systems for human-rated space stations by maintaining equipment calibration, coordinating material transfers, and supporting various test campaigns. Your role will involve working closely with Metrology and ensuring that manufacturing schedules are met while adhering to industry best practices for electrical safety. You will also perform related duties to maintain an efficient work environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Basic comprehension of electrical principles and wiring concepts including electrical safety
- 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, test, operations, aerospace industry, or other relevant role
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
Nice to have
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments
- Metrology experience
- Knowledge of JIRA project management software and Confluence
- Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
What you get
- Company equity
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of advanced technologies or modern stack, primarily focused on support and maintenance tasks
- Role requires flexibility for overtime and weekend work to meet critical mission milestones
- Access to controlled information requires U.S. person status due to export compliance regulations
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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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