The posting
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast is looking for a Soft Goods Technician, reporting to the Manager of Soft Goods Manufacturing, to support the development of the crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Sew multi-layered cargo & crew equipment bags and other soft goods products for human space flight from cut pieces to completion on industrial sewing machines, including incorporation of labels, zippers, tabs, and other closure and attachment methods
- Using patterns to create complex soft goods products
- Using various soft goods cutting mechanisms and techniques
- Inspect, repair, and adjust soft goods products and fabrication equipment for quality
- Maintain clean shared workspaces and follow 5S principles for both development and production work
- Work seamlessly in a tight-knit team environment as we take on big challenges
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of soft goods fabrication
- 1+ years of using patterns to create soft goods products and follow detailed work instructions
- Able to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop, and crouch on a regular basis to adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed
- Fluent in using computers and basic software
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of soft goods fabrication in industrial apparel and accessories manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or upholstery
- Experience working with various types of soft goods attachment methods and technical textiles, including Beta Cloth, leather, Ultraleather, both synthetic & natural fabrics, and multi-layer insulation (MLI)
- Experience creating soft goods patterns
- Experience working to detailed manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards
- A thorough understanding of inspection requirements, safety protocols, and repair and maintenance processes for soft goods and fabrication equipment
Pay Range:
- Soft Goods Technician I: $18.38 - $26.09
- Soft Goods Technician II: $20.89 - $29.66
- Soft Goods Technician III: $23.65 - $33.58
Pay Range: California
$18.38—$29.66 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
