Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II – Space Systems

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Vacation days (20+ for exempt)

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Mental healthcare (Spring Health)

Free meals & snacks

Job summary

Vast is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the development and manufacturing of avionics for space systems. This full-time, exempt role is based in Long Beach, CA, and reports to the Senior Manager of Environmental Test.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, assembly, and integration of avionics components and wire harnesses. The position emphasizes hands-on testing, process optimization, supplier coordination, and participation in design reviews to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace or avionics.
• Experience with vibration test fixtures and thermal vacuum fixtures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to optimize manufacturability of avionics components and wire harnesses.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment for avionics systems.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures and work instructions.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges via root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of avionics components and review supplier processes.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of avionics systems.
• Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with QA to establish rigorous quality control for avionics manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends to drive manufacturing innovation.

Skills

Avionics knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Vast is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to support the development and manufacturing of avionics for space systems. This full-time, exempt role is based in Long Beach, CA, and reports to the Senior Manager of Environmental Test.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, assembly, and integration of avionics components and wire harnesses. The position emphasizes hands-on testing, process optimization, supplier coordination, and participation in design reviews to