Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems (Space)

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems, to design, build, and test innovative environmental and thermal control hardware for space stations.

You will partner with design, test, and suppliers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions meeting aerospace standards. The role is full-time, exempt, with opportunities to mentor engineers and advance manufacturing excellence across multiple work centers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience.
• CAD proficiency with NX or similar tools.
• Experience reviewing designs and generating manufacturing docs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems.
• Design, fabricate, and activate test articles and ground support equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and modify manufacturing equipment from vacuum to 20,000 psig.
• Create manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with design teams for manufacturability feedback and DFx.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure on-time, high-quality components.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Assembly

Integration

Education

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related technical field

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems, to design, build, and test innovative environmental and thermal control hardware for space stations.

You will partner with design, test, and suppliers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions meeting aerospace standards. The role is full-time, exempt, with opportunities to mentor engineers and advance manufacturing excellence across multiple work centers.