Senior Manager, Haven-1 Integration
Vast
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) Sr. Manager, Haven-1 Integration, 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:
- Main integration leader for Haven-1. 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 avionics
- Lead the test campaign for Haven-1, taking it through vibration, EMI, and thermal vacuum testing
- Lead efforts in fast-paced issue dispositions, swiftly resolving any integration related issues that may 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
- 5 Years of hands-on integration / build engineering experience in an aerospace environment
- Direct experience working cross functionally with engineering to ensure on-time delivery of subsystems into Integration & Test
- Experience working directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams on space hardware
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
- Ability to travel during testing campaigns
Pay Range:
- Senior Manager, Engineering: $160,000-$200,000
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
