Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II – Avionics

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Mental healthcare via Spring Health

Food perks: snacks, coffee, and meals

Lunch subsidized

Job summary

Vast in Long Beach, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support avionics manufacturing, wire harnesses, and test fixtures for space-grade systems. You will collaborate with design, test, and supplier teams to optimize processes, create procedures, and resolve manufacturing challenges.

This full-time role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to next-generation space infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably aerospace/avionics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability of avionics components and wire harnesses.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment.
• Create detailed manufacturing plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, quality components.
• Assemble, integrate, and test avionics systems per specs.
• Support design reviews to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Maintain quality controls with QA teams; drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in avionics manufacturing.

Skills

Avionics manufacturing

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Hands-on assembly & testing

Lean manufacturing

Wire harnesses knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

IPC standards

Job description

Vast in Long Beach, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support avionics manufacturing, wire harnesses, and test fixtures for space-grade systems. You will collaborate with design, test, and supplier teams to optimize processes, create procedures, and resolve manufacturing challenges.

This full-time role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to next-generation space infrastructure.