At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. 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 an Avionics Manufacturing Operations Engineer, reporting to the Manager of Avionics Manufacturing, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
As an Avionics Manufacturing Operations Engineer, you will be the owner of the manufacturing schedule, responsible for clear-to-build status, on-time delivery to test teams, integration and other customers and overall production readiness. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the manufacturing schedule, from material availability through delivery to environmental test or internal customers.
- Drive clear-to-build status, coordinating closely with supply chain, planning, engineering, and quality teams.
- Track and analyze KPIs related to production throughput, quality, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate with supply chain and demand planning to ensure parts availability and production alignment with forecasts.
- Coordinate with test and integration teams to ensure seamless hardware handoff.
- Lead or support process improvements to drive throughput, reduce waste, and increase first-pass yield.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or production planning (preferably in aerospace or electronics).
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing dashboards, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills.
- Knowledge of supply chain and demand planning processes.
- Familiarity with avionics or electronic hardware.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
Pay Range:
- Avionics Manufacturing Operations Engineer II: $100,000 - $130.000
- Senior Avionics Manufacturing Operations Engineer: $120,000 - $160,000
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
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Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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