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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 a Operations & Productions Specialist, Experiences , reporting to the Senior Manager, Experience to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time ,  exempt  located in our  Long Beach location.  Responsibilities:  End-to-end production of experiences: design development, fabrication, logistics, installation, live operation, and teardown Day-to-day performance and evolution of HQ experiences, ensuring they remain operational, compelling, and forward-looking Roadshow deployments—leading teams to execute seamless builds and breakdowns across multiple locations Technical systems across experiences, including power, HVAC, AV, and interactive elements Partner with S&R to plan and execute site logistics—from surveys to generator/HVAC setup and compliance Own vendor and fabricator relationships, pushing for quality, speed, and innovation Familiarity with union labor environments and large-scale venue builds Strong technical fluency (power, HVAC, structures, AV, or similar hands-on systems) Ability to lead onsite labor teams and make decisions quickly under pressure Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during event execution Additional Requirements: Ability to travel up to 30% of the time Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support events Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted Preferred Qualifications Experience working on large-scale or high-visibility events Familiarity with technical production (AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, power management) Experience in aerospace, tech, or highly regulated industries Forklift certified Pay Range:  Operations & Production Specialist. Experiences I (Non-Exempt) : $31.00 - 44.00 Operations & Production Specialist, Experiences I| (Exempt) : $86,000 - $120,000 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 ong