CNC Programmer

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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 a CNC Programmer, reporting to the Manager of Programming, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. In this role, you will create programs, set up sheets, and simulation files to support the machine shop in the manufacture and development of our in-house hardware.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift Hours

• First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
• Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Program complex parts for our mills and/or lathes
• Proficiency in Hypermill and/or Esprit
• Work with tooling suppliers to determine the best tools for the job
• Understand how to ramp parts from development to production
• Reduce machine time per part when possible
• Increase overall efficiency of machining operations
• Procure tooling necessary for jobs
• Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift
• Support and foster a strong team environment
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of CNC machining experience and 5 years of programming experience
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Familiarity with inspection tools
• Understanding of CAD and CAM software
• Understanding of feeds and speeds
• Knowledge of G-Code
• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to ensure quality parts are produced from programs being created/proved out
• Strong oral and written communication
• College or Trade school certificate
• Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts
• Multi-axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge
  
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing/pulling, lifting, and operating machines
  
  
  

Salary Range: California

$28—$44 USD

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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

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.