Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Vast•Hawthorne, CA

12d•$135,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer, reporting to the Vice President of E-2, to create the world's highest performing engine for small launchers, while optimizing for production and low cost. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help transition the system from development to production. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Hawthorne location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
5 + years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
Strong GD&T skills, and experience creating and reviewing drawings
Strong understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, welding and assembly techniques
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis
Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting fluid components is desirable

Responsibilities

Hands on collaboration with the design team to transfer knowledge and provide input on the manufacturability and assembly processes for E-2 engine
Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production
Own MBOM transition to MES
Support manufacturing and assembly shop layout
Document and hold Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews
Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes
Specify and procure dedicated manufacturing and tools and equipment
Provide mentoring to junior engineers
Implement continuous improvements on shop floor to increase productivity

Benefits

company equity
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
other discounts and perks
exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
lunch subsidized