Vast develops commercial space stations to support sustained human activity, research, and manufacturing in low-Earth orbit and beyond.
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for an <strong>Avionics Manufacturing Engineer,</strong> reporting to the<strong> Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, </strong>to support the development of a variety of products and systems that will be required for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.</p> <p>This will be a full-time, <strong>exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach, CA</strong> location. </p> <p>As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a unique and crucial role in the development and manufacturing of avionics assemblies and components for our portfolio of space products, ranging from flight computers and life-support systems, to navigational and communications equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams of design/test engineers and technicians to ensure the successful manufacturing, assembly, and integration of avionics components and wire harnesses, contributing to the overall success of the business.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with design teams to provide professional feedback on the manufacturability and assembly processes, of a variety of human spaceflight systems and related hardware</li> <li>Support new product introduction and the development of manufacturing processes to support avionics hardware</li> <li>Support the sustainment of legacy products while developing process and product improvements to meet integration timelines, improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness </li> <li>Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production of avionics hardware </li> <li>Design and implement tooling to improve production processes, aid in inspection, and ensure safety</li> <li>Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions (RCCA)</li> <li>Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality avionics components, reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes</li> <li>Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards </li> <li>Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of avionics hardware</li> <li>Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for avionics manufacturing</li> <li>Work closely with team members, mentoring less experienced team members on avionics manufacturing and collaborating with all team members on documentation review and product support</li> <li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality</li> <li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in avionics manufacturing to drive innovation within the company</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field</li> <li>2 + years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace, avionics industry, satellite manufacturing, and/or electronic warfare systems </li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills & Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of avionics, transmitters/radios, avionics navigational equipment, avionics power systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques </li> <li>Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation </li> <li>Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards </li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis </li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross- functional teams</li> <li>Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting avionics systems is desirable</li> <li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work</li> <li>Ability to manage new product introduction </li> <li>Ability to effectively provide design for manufacturing feedback</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II: 120,000 - $170,000</li> <li>Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer: $140,000 - $205,000 </li> <li>Staff Avionics Ma