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, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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 Senior Manager, Integration, reporting to the Senior 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, CA location.
Responsibilities:
- Main integration program manager for Haven-1. Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with leadership, manufacturing, & multiple engineering groups to ensure on-track and on time delivery of parts and subassemblies into vehicle integration
- Lead the test campaign for Haven-1, taking it through system testing, dynamics, EMI/EMC, and thermal vacuum testing
- Lead efforts in fast-paced environment to efficiently identify, translate, and execute business objectives into technical strategies for the Integration Organization
- Maintain and drive schedule, while managing risks and opportunities that arise
- Flex resources to unblock critical path deliveries
- Ensuring a smooth transition from engineering design to prototype vehicle build
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 8+ Years of hands-on integration / build engineering experience in an aerospace environment
- 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role with direct people management responsibilities, overseeing projects and teams
- Direct experience working cross functionally with engineering to ensure on-time delivery of subsystems into Integration & Test
- Experience in leading a team to successfully meet identified schedules, milestones, & deadlines
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.
- Experience creating and maintaining Test and Integration plans and schedules
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- Senior Manager, Engineering: $160,000-$200,000
Salary Range: California
$160,000—$200,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling 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, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Vast is developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system.
Vast’s mission is to enable large populations of humans to live and work in space, permanently.
Our solar system has the resources and room for humanity to thrive and expand without destroying Earth’s biosphere. Unlocking these resources requires in-space infrastructure and industry at an unprecedented scale.
We are building a world-class team to engineer the human experience in space.
Why Work With Us
We're developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system in order to enable large populations to live and work in space. Not only is what we're working on groundbreaking, but the team prides itself on living by our values of respect, curiosity, action, and excellence making it a lot more fun to achieve our goal.
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