Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing

Vast • Long Beach, CA

3d • 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 Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, reporting to Sr. Manager of Avionics and Testing, 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

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with a strong preference for candidates possessing a background in the aerospace industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating proven expertise in guiding and managing teams.
• Professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a quality system such as AS9100, ISO9001, etc.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
• Experience in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs.
• Experience in creating manufacturing documentation (such as Standard Operating Procedures and Work Orders.)
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross- functional teams.
• Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting avionics systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a technician team.
• Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Support team members in daily tasks.
• Assist with optimizing the manufacturing process for avionics systems, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of avionics components.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for avionics manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.
• Meet tight production schedules to achieve high production rates while maintaining quality standards and be able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast moving environment.
• Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees