Weekends Only Quality Checker

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. 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. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Receiving Quality Inspector , reporting to Senior Manager, Quality , to support the development of the systems 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.

Performs dimensional and visual inspections using basic equipment and established procedures with minimum supervision of a higher inspector or supervisor

Review all supplied documentation for hardware acceptance per engineering requirements and document, track, and complete discrepancy reports

Perform review of first articles and conduct receiving inspections

Provide feedback to engineers and buyers with dimensional data

Assist with maintaining and tracking all inspection equipment calibrations

Generate and perform Verification activities on Non-Conforming Material Reports

A minimum of 3 years of experience in equal or related field in receiving or Avionics inspection of aerospace components

Experience doing First Article Inspections and Source Inspections

Experience inspecting solder, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface mounted devices in accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards.

Experience with performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices.

Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on complex flight hardware, including circuit card assemblies, custom harnesses, rack/panel assemblies, and integrated systems.

High School or equivalent diploma

Must be dedicated to the quality function and possess a drive to enhance the quality of both the product and processes

Must have computer skills including the use of MS Suite and an ability to be comfortable using ERP / MRP applications

Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates

Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Receiving Quality Inspector II: $24 - $33

Receiving Quality Inspector III: $29 - $39

Senior Receiving Quality Inspector : $34 - $45

Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% 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.

S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

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.

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