Operations Specialist

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for an Operations Specialist , reporting to the Operations Manager , to support the operational infrastructure 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

• Assist with organizing, moving, and staging equipment and supplies
• Assemble furniture and prepare workstations for new hires, including desks, chairs, and file cabinets
• Support onboarding setups and day-to-day workspace readiness
• Stock office, shop, and operational supplies as needed
• Assist with event setup and breakdown
• Perform basic equipment moves up to 40 lbs unassisted
• Complete assigned tickets, checklists, and daily task lists
• Escalate issues, risks, or missing information to senior team members
• Follow safety protocols and operational procedures
• Support general office and operations tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in operations, facilities, workplace services, logistics, hospitality, retail operations, or a related hands-on support role
• Ability to follow clear instructions, complete assigned tasks, and communicate issues promptly
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs unassisted

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting office operations, facilities, events, moves, or workspace setups
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, inventory tracking, or vendor coordination
• Basic understanding of space planning, workplace safety, and operational workflows
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and task execution skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Positive, service-oriented approach to supporting internal teams

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to support critical mission milestones or operational needs
• Ability to work in office, shop, and operational environments
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range

• Operations Specialist I: $24.50/hr - $34.00/hr
• Operations Specialist II: $30.00/hr - $42.00/hr

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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

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.