Space Station Thermal Control Manufacturing Engineer

Vast; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

ClassPass credits

Spring Health

Job summary

Vast is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems, to develop and optimize environmental/TCS manufacturing. The role focuses on ground support equipment, test articles, and cross‑functional collaboration in Long Beach, CA.

Strong CAD and hands‑on fabrication experience are required for level II/III roles. Salary ranges reflect Engineer I–III levels with comprehensive benefits, equity, and growth opportunities.

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.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems, balancing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, fabricate, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with technicians, with an emphasis on pressurized ground systems.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and test equipment spanning vacuum to 20,000 psig, including pneumatic, hydraulic, oxygen, refrigerant, and data/control systems.
• Author and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for consistent and accurate production of TCS hardware.
• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collaborate with design teams to provide design-for-manufacturability, assembly, and test feedback on thermal and environmental hardware.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality components, including reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and uphold rigorous quality control processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate product quality.
• Understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

CAD proficiency

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Vast is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems, to develop and optimize environmental/TCS manufacturing. The role focuses on ground support equipment, test articles, and cross‑functional collaboration in Long Beach, CA.

Strong CAD and hands‑on fabrication experience are required for level II/III roles. Salary ranges reflect Engineer I–III levels with comprehensive benefits, equity, and growth opportunities.