Quality Inspector

Experience inspecting aerospace or other high-reliability flight hardware.

Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Experience inspecting machined components, welded assemblies, structures, tube assemblies, electrical/avionics hardware (IPC-610/620), or mechanical assemblies.

Familiarity with fastener installation, torque verification, thread inspection, surface condition evaluation, and general manufacturing processes.

Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 documentation.

Familiarity with AS9100 or other regulated quality management systems.

Experience identifying and documenting nonconforming hardware and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes.

Experience with inspection plans, workmanship standards, and configuration-controlled manufacturing environments.

Exposure to advanced metrology equipment such as CMMs, portable measurement arms, laser trackers, optical measurement systems, or similar equipment.

Experience working in a fast-paced production or hardware development environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound inspection decisions with limited supervision.

Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift based on business needs.

Willingness to work evenings, overtime, and/or weekends to support critical production and mission milestones.

Must be able to pass a background check and gain access to government facilities as required.

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces as required.

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.

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.