Propulsion, Power, and ECLSS Supply Chain Leader
Vast
Operations
Long Beach, CA, USA
USD 100k-215k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
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 May 2026. 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 an Propulsion, Power and ECLSS Systems Supply Chain Lead, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Quality and Supply Chain, 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:
- Partner with Propulsion, Power and ECLSS teams to understand their product roadmap. Lead and orchestrate the roadmap reviews between engineering and suppliers, find solutions, create proposals, and implement to meet business requirements, striking a balance between supply continuity, cost, and delivery.
- Investigate and source next generation technology, provide technical expertise, special knowledge and market trends to engineering, including driving value engineering through ideation and execution.
- Serve as the Components and Propulsion Supply Chain leader for all demand. Define, implement, and manage the end-to-end value stream for all Vast Space Components and Propulsion demand.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Customers to develop and manage a best-in-class and optimized Components and Propulsion supply base that exceeds Vast’s unique requirements; including technical, quality, cost, and schedule.
- Collaborate with Vast Supplier Quality to develop and implement a strategic sourcing program that identifies opportunities for strategic sourcing, and develops and monitors underperforming Components and Propulsion suppliers.
- Continue to lead, grow and mentor the Components and Propulsion Sourcing organization, including engaging in long-term organizational design, team building and hiring, retention and continuous training.
- Leverage best practices to drive improved quality, delivery excellence, and continually reduce costs and improve the products and services for our customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Engineering discipline
- At least 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering and/or Supplier Quality
- Advanced project management skills and the ability to influence change across a multi-disciplinary operation
- Knowledge of quality/manufacturing processes especially with Components and Propulsion product categories.
- Strong background in supply chain, either in Demand Planning, Commodity Management or Strategic Sourcing, with a complete understanding of the end-to-end demand identification through fulfillment process.
- Ability to operate both strategically, tactically and operationally in a fast-paced environment; builds scalable systems and processes, rather than just addressing single issues.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Master’s Degree
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Pay Range:
- Manager, Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $100,000 - $145,000
- Sr Manager, Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $130,000 - $186,000
- Director, Components and Propulsion Supply Chain: $155,000 - $215,000
Salary Range: California
$100,000—$215,000 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, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s 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.
