Space Station Fluid Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Equity and 401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Wellness benefits (Spring Health)

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Systems, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You'll design, build, and test innovative solutions at the cutting edge of space technology in Long Beach, CA.

This full-time exempt role reports to the manufacturing group and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of Vast's mission to enable a new space economy for government, commercial, and private customers.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or related field.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience across multiple work centers and/or departments.
• 2-4+ years for Manufacturing Engineer II; 4-6+ years for Senior.
• Hands-on fabrication and integration experience; CAD proficiency.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and manufacture innovative tube-bending and welding cells to meet Haven-1 program requirements.
• 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 corrective actions.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to drive efficient human-spaceflight production within tight timelines.
• Collaborate with design, integration, and production teams to execute builds efficiently and with quality.
• Develop tooling solutions that streamline production and reduce operational burden.
• Partner with quality assurance to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes.
• Establish standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and repair procedures; review related planning documents.
• Support day-to-day production of bent tubes, OTW, and manually welded tubing with high efficiency and quality.
• Evaluate and challenge existing production and design requirements using data-driven insights to reduce waste.
• Continuously streamline and improve production systems by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Fabrication & Assembly

CAD proficiency

Problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter (PLM)

Job description

Vast is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Systems, to help develop the systems behind our human-rated space stations. You'll design, build, and test innovative solutions at the cutting edge of space technology in Long Beach, CA.

This full-time exempt role reports to the manufacturing group and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits as part of Vast's mission to enable a new space economy for government, commercial, and private customers.