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SMT Test Technician

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
100 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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 SMT Test Technician role at Vast involves assisting engineering with testing projects and campaigns for the Haven-1 components and structure. The technician will set up and operate tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements while following engineering drawings and procedures. This hands-on position requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently on complex problems.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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 in a specific testing field and electrical experience combined
  • High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to travel to Mojave Air and Space Port on short notice
  • Ability to work from elevated heights and outdoor environments

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of running tests using manufacturing and operational procedure focused software
  • Experience setting up hydraulic load and structures testing for aerospace components/vehicles or similar
  • Experience setting up leak and pneumatic pressure testing for aerospace components and vehicles or similar
  • Proficient knowledge and skill working with various sensors (strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.)
  • Knowledge of PMS (Preventative Maintenance Schedule) of testing equipment

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 the technology stack used in testing
  • Role may require working in outdoor environments and at heights, which could be challenging for some candidates
  • Salary range provided but is dependent on experience and capability, which may lead to variability in compensation

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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