Staff Integration Engineer

Vast is looking for a Staff Integration Engineer, reporting to the Sr. Director of Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for sub-assembly level manufacturing and integration
• Establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes across various product development stages, ensuring efficiency and quality in production
• Develop and optimize integration flows in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Operations, to ensure seamless product transitions from design to manufacturing
• Write detailed integration plans and work instructions that guide the assembly process, ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements
• Oversee the design and development of tooling to support the vehicle integration process, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure alignment with technical specifications and integration timelines
• Drive the timely delivery of subassemblies to the final integration stage, implementing processes to monitor and mitigate potential bottlenecks in the supply chain.
• Work closely with all payload subsystem groups, project management, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships between Engineering and Manufacturing teams, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure alignment with company objectives and successful execution of manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in overseeing the building and testing of hardware within a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of experience leading, managing, and scaling engineering teams

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalent
• Experience working in new-space manufacturing environment
• Experience working directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams on space hardware
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range: 

• Staff Engineer: $160,000-$200,000