Vast
Senior Manager, Integration
Vast, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
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(n)
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
location.
Responsibilities:
Main integration leader for Haven Demo. Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with multiple engineering groups to ensure on-track and on time delivery of parts and subassemblies into vehicle integration.Work closely with leadership, engineers, and manufacturing within propulsion, thermal, structures, and avionicsLead the test campaign for Haven Demo, taking it through vibration, EMI, and thermal vacuum testingLead efforts in fast-paced issue dispositions, swiftly resolving any integration related issues that may ariseFlex resources to unblock critical path deliveriesEnsuring a smooth transition from engineering design to prototype vehicle buildMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline5 Years of hands-on integration / build engineering experience in an aerospace environmentDirect experience working cross functionally with engineering to ensure on-time delivery of subsystems into Integration & TestPreferred Skills & Experience:
Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalentExperience working in new-space manufacturing environmentExperience working directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams on space hardwareProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues.Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesPay 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 15 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 STATUSThe 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.
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(n)
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
location.
Responsibilities:
Main integration leader for Haven Demo. Responsible for collaborating cross-functionally with multiple engineering groups to ensure on-track and on time delivery of parts and subassemblies into vehicle integration.Work closely with leadership, engineers, and manufacturing within propulsion, thermal, structures, and avionicsLead the test campaign for Haven Demo, taking it through vibration, EMI, and thermal vacuum testingLead efforts in fast-paced issue dispositions, swiftly resolving any integration related issues that may ariseFlex resources to unblock critical path deliveriesEnsuring a smooth transition from engineering design to prototype vehicle buildMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline5 Years of hands-on integration / build engineering experience in an aerospace environmentDirect experience working cross functionally with engineering to ensure on-time delivery of subsystems into Integration & TestPreferred Skills & Experience:
Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalentExperience working in new-space manufacturing environmentExperience working directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams on space hardwareProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues.Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesPay 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 15 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 STATUSThe 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.