Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, Harnessing

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 Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, Harnessing, 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 second shift role.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift hours:

• Second shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, ISO
  9001, etc.
• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay Range:
California

$90,000-$130,000 USD

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, Class Pass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip…