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Senior Test Technician

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At a Glance

Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Experience
3+ years
Posted
2026-05-15T13:33:40-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

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Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on technical experience in testing, laboratory, manufacturing, or related field

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.

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Experience with ballistic testing, hypervelocity impact testing, or materials testing operation

Familiarity with high-speed imaging systems and data acquisition software

Knowledge of vacuum systems, pressure vessels, or pneumatic/hydraulic equipment

Responsibilities

Conduct hypervelocity impact tests using light gas gun and ballistic test equipment according to approved test plans and safety procedures

Set up, calibrate, and operate high-speed cameras, pressure sensors, vacuum systems, and other diagnostic equipment for test operations

Prepare test specimens, projectiles, sabots, and shielding configurations to precise specifications

Perform post-test inspections and damage assessments, documenting results through photography, measurements, and detailed written reports

Perform risk assessments, hazard analyses (JHAs/JHAs), and pre-task briefings prior to each test run

Maintain and perform routine preventative maintenance on light gas guns, vacuum chambers, and associated test range equipment