Space Station Fluid Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Wellness and meal perks

Job summary

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Systems, to design, build, and test innovative tubing systems for Haven-1 and related programs.

You will lead first-builds, develop manufacturing processes, and partner with design and production teams to meet aggressive timelines. The role requires hands-on fabrication, CAD proficiency (NX preferred), and collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test.
• 2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II.
• 4-6+ years of experience for Senior Manufacturing Engineer.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred).
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) and the ability to review designs, generate manufacturing documentation, and design assembly or test tooling.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and manufacture innovative tube-bending and welding cells to meet the demanding requirements of the Haven-1 program.
• Lead first-build and test efforts, including design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, work order creation, and specification authoring.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent, accurate production of all tubing systems.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges through root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to challenge assumptions, push boundaries, and drive efficient human-spaceflight production within aggressive timelines.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers, integration engineers, production teams, and external vendors to execute builds expediently and efficiently.
• Develop efficient, capability-driven tooling solutions that streamline production, increase system output, and reduce operational burden.
• Partner with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes.
• Establish and maintain standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standardized repair procedures; review and approve all related planning documents.
• Support day-to-day production of bent tubes, orbital tube welding (OTW), and manually welded tubing, ensuring optimal efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Evaluate and challenge existing production and design requirements for tubing assemblies, using data-driven insights to eliminate waste and optimize the manufacturing process.
• Continuously streamline and improve production systems by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality

Skills

Fabrication & assembly

NX CAD

Root-cause analysis

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (B.S.)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Ansys

Job description

Vast Space Llc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Systems, to design, build, and test innovative tubing systems for Haven-1 and related programs.

You will lead first-builds, develop manufacturing processes, and partner with design and production teams to meet aggressive timelines. The role requires hands-on fabrication, CAD proficiency (NX preferred), and collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable spaceflight hardware.