Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Controls Systems

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 135800 - 176400

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlocking a new space economy for government corporate and private customers. Using an incremental hardware-rich and low-cost approach Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demos 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next Haven-1 is expected to become the worlds first commercial space station when it launches followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 Manufacturing Engineer Thermal Controls Systems reporting to the Manager TCS Hardware 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-timeexempt position located in our Long Beachlocation.

Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment for environmental and thermal control systems considering factors such as efficiency quality and cost-effectiveness.
Design fabricate and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with technicians with a focus on pressurized ground systems
Operate troubleshoot repair maintain and modify manufacturing and testing equipment including pressurized systems from vacuum to 20000 psig pneumatic and hydraulic oxygen systems refrigerant systems and data and control systems.
Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans assembly procedures and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production of thermal control systems.
Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborate with design teams to provide input on the manufacturability assembly and test processes of thermal and environmental hardware components such as tubing heat exchangers cold plates pumps fans valves heaters filters and MLI.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes.
Perform hands-on assembly integration and testing of components ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for manufacturing.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency reduce waste and improve overall product quality.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in applicable manufacturing to drive innovation within the company.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering or a related field.
3 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering preferably in the aerospace or environmental and thermal control industry.
Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation.
Comfortable working in a rapidly changing ambiguous environment balancing multiple projects with flexibility.
Excellent problem-solving skills GD&T skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
Skilled in operation of machinery and various hand tools.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Strong understanding of fluid systems tube manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
Strong understanding of MLI manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
Experience working with paints coatings and adhesives in an aerospace context.
Hands-on experience with sub-assemblies testing and troubleshooting fluid components is desirable.
Skilled in operation of machinery and various hand tools.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range:

TCS Senior Manufacturing Engineer: $135800-$176400

Pay Range: California

$135800 - $176400 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 generous paid time off; up to 20 days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually paid parental leave short and long-term disability insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee & onsite barista cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC