About the job
At Vast, we envision a future where humanity thrives in space. Our mission is to develop state-of-the-art space stations that will ensure a continuous human presence in space, facilitating advanced microgravity research and fostering a new economic landscape for government, corporate, and private clients. With our innovative, hardware-rich approach, we are rapidly progressing towards the completion of our multi-module Haven Station. Following the successful Haven Demo in 2025, Vast stands as the only operational commercial space station company capable of both flying and managing its own spacecraft. The upcoming launch of Haven-1 marks a significant milestone as it is expected to be the world’s first commercial space station, paving the way for additional Haven modules to establish a permanent human presence by 2030. Our dedicated team is committed to executing this mission safely and efficiently. If you are eager to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to advance space exploration for humanity, we invite you to join our team.
We are currently seeking a Payroll Administrator I, who will report directly to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role is pivotal in supporting the development of the systems necessary for designing and constructing artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
As a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in our Finance team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations. This position is vital for maintaining compliance, assisting employees, and enhancing payroll processes in our dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Long Beach.

