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
The Materials Test Specialist I at Vast will be involved in hands-on materials testing and characterization to support the development and production of spacecraft and space station hardware. Daily tasks include preparing samples, operating test equipment, collecting and documenting data, and assisting engineers with material evaluations and testing processes according to established standards.
- 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
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, inspection, quality, or other hands-on technical environment
- Experience following written technical procedures, work instructions, or test specifications
- Ability to accurately collect, document, and communicate technical data
- Basic proficiency using hand tools, measurement equipment, and/or laboratory equipment
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and electronic documentation systems
Nice to have
- Associate degree or technical certification in materials science, engineering technology, chemistry, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related technical discipline
- Experience working in aerospace, spacecraft, automotive, defense, medical device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with material specimen preparation, mechanical testing, environmental testing, or material characterization
- Experience with tensile, compression, hardness, adhesion, thermal, or other mechanical/material testing methods
- Familiarity with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, composites, adhesives, polymers, coatings, and elastomers
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 mention of advanced technology or modern tools in the stack
- Role requires physical labor, including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Work may require overtime and weekends to meet production milestones
- No salary figure provided beyond the range; compensation may vary significantly based on experience
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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