or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 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
The Avionics PCBA Soldering Technician at Vast will execute complex soldering and repair procedures on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) while adhering to strict IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum Standards. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams, monitoring work progress, interpreting technical drawings, and contributing to the development of manufacturing processes for space station components. The technician will also verify flight hardware and document outcomes, all while working a second shift schedule.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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
- 3+ years of experience soldering PCBA assembles
- 2+ years of experience using basic mechanical, electronics hand tools, and/or electronics equipment (e.g. programmable power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Nice to have
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 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 electro-mechanical devices, or building prototypes
- Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast-paced working environment
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed beyond the range of $24 - $47 USD
- Evening and weekend work may be required to support critical mission milestones
- The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing assignments
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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