Flight-Ready Solar Array Avionics Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. seeks an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Solar Array in Long Beach, CA to bring solar array hardware from design to production.

You will collaborate with design/test teams, develop manufacturing processes, and create detailed production plans while ensuring high quality and reliability of flight-worthy hardware. The role requires 2+ years in solar array manufacturing, tooling experience, and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or related field.
• 2+ years in solar array manufacturing including bonding, composites, harness, and electromechanical assembly.
• Experience in tooling and ground support equipment design/manufacturing.
• Project management experience with deliverables and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to provide manufacturability and assembly feedback for solar arrays.
• Develop manufacturing processes for solar array production and integration.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions.
• Design and implement tooling to improve production, inspection, and safety.
• Support environmental and deployment testing across development, acceptance, and qualification campaigns.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (RCCA).
• Drive process and product improvements to meet timelines, quality, and cost goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, high-quality component deliveries.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing per engineering specs and standards.
• Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with QA to establish strong quality control processes.
• Mentor teammates on manufacturing best practices and review documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Keep current with industry trends and technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Root cause analysis

DFM feedback

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

GSE design

CAD tooling

Job description

Vast Space Llc. seeks an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Solar Array in Long Beach, CA to bring solar array hardware from design to production.

You will collaborate with design/test teams, develop manufacturing processes, and create detailed production plans while ensuring high quality and reliability of flight-worthy hardware. The role requires 2+ years in solar array manufacturing, tooling experience, and strong problem-solving.