Manager, Engineering Information Systems

Vast • Long Beach, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. 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 Manager, Engineering Information Systems , reporting to the Director, Information Systems , 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.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise information systems, including NX/Teamcenter, CAE tools, and interfaces to MES, preferably in an aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech environment.
• Proven experience managing a team of technical product managers or business systems analysts.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Hands-on experience with system rollouts and upgrades, from planning to execution.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with a “get it done” mentality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on ambiguous problems.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and bring multiple disciplines together while assessing risk and making design and development decisions with incomplete data sets.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data analytics and systems integration.
• Experience with MES software and the hardware engineering processes.
• Experience with full-lifecycle product development.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the overall strategy and execution of NX/Teamcenter, Ansys, and other enterprise-level CAE systems.
• Lead a team of experienced NX/Teamcenter administrators, provide mentorship, guidance, and foster hands-on, execution-oriented culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, analysis teams, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to align system functionality with business needs.
• Define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap for system upgrades, enhancements, and new rollouts.
• Ensure system scalability, security, and efficiency to support Vast’s rapid growth in the aerospace sector.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology solutions.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and ensuring minimal downtime and operational impact.
• Act as a thought leader in the continuous improvement of Vast’s information systems landscape, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
• Lead by example in a start-up environment, willing to dive into details and execute directly as needed.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees