Machining Manufacturing Engineer Long , California,

Overview

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations to enable long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to launch into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Machining Manufacturing Engineer
, reporting to the Senior Manager, Machining Engineering
, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.

This will be a full-time,
exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

• Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining
• Work with all engineering teams to develop processes for new designs that leverage the full capability of the technology
• Create and manage manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications
• Work with new machines from installation through troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, while developing standard operating procedures and communicating with machine suppliers to address needs and problems
• Run RCA's on manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Review drawings for manufacturability
• Produce reports, procedures, and manuals to document results to mature development processes for production
• Work with all engineering teams to help develop reliable processes that help us meet our launch goals
• Develop process and procedure controls to bring the department into AS9100D compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
• Master’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge of NASA 6030 spec
• Knowledge of AS9100D qualification processes
• Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with setting up lean processes and improvements
• Experience in propulsion design or development of metallic additive technologies
• Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
• Experience with NX, Solid Works
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

• Machining Manufacturing Engineer I: $85,000 - $109,700
• Machining Manufacturing Engineer II: $100,000 - $132,000

Salary Range:
California

$85,000 - $132,000 USD

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, Class Pass credits, mental health support, and other discounts and perks.

We also offer meals and snacks on-site for employees.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.