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 seeking an experienced and highly driven Manager Fluids Test reporting to the Vice President of Fluids Systems to lead the strategy execution and scaling of fluids test operations supporting the development of human-rated space stations and supporting spacecraft systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in fluid systems testing infrastructure development high-risk operations and organizational leadership within fast-paced aerospace or complex hardware development environments.
This is a full-time exempt position located in Long Beachlocation.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across design integration test and delivery of spacecraft hardware
Own execution across the full product lifecyclefrom concept and requirements definition through manufacturing verification qualification and operations
Align manufacturing supply chain quality test and program management on hardware delivery and integration
Set org priorities staffing roadmaps and resource plans to meet program milestones
Drive technical decisions and risk management across performance safety and compliance
Lead design reviews trades root cause investigations and corrective actions
Mentor engineers and managers; build a culture of accountability and technical excellence
Own recruiting performance management and succession planning
Manage supplier and partner relationships across development manufacturing and integration
Champion continuous improvement in engineering efficiency quality and velocity
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline
6 years of engineering experience in aerospace or other safety-critical industries
3 years of technical leadership or engineering management experience
Track record leading teams through complex hardware or integrated system development across multiple lifecycle phases
Strong systems integration development process and first-principles engineering fundamentals
Experience leading trade studies engineering reviews and cross-functional efforts in manufacturing environments
Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced iterative development environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing teams developing spacecraft flight hardware or mission-critical systems
Proven success leading complex programs from concept through qualification integration and test
Experience building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments
Deep knowledge of hardware verification qualification testing and aerospace certification practices
Proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools
Expertise in systems-level troubleshooting root cause analysis and failure investigation
Proficiency with GD&T tolerance analysis and engineering drawing review
Background in structural thermal propulsion fluids or integrated spacecraft systems
Strong communication stakeholder management and organizational skills
Passion for advancing the future of human spaceflight and space habitation
Pay Range: California
$150000 - $215000 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.
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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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 unlock...
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 seeking an experienced and highly driven Manager Fluids Test reporting to the Vice President of Fluids Systems to lead the strategy execution and scaling of fluids test operations supporting the development of human-rated space stations and supporting spacecraft systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in fluid systems testing infrastructure development high-risk operations and organizational leadership within fast-paced aerospace or complex hardware development environments.
This is a full-time exempt position located in Long Beachlocation.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across design integration test and delivery of spacecraft hardware
Own execution across the full product lifecyclefrom concept and requirements definition through manufacturing verification qualification and operations
Align manufacturing supply chain quality test and program management on hardware delivery and integration
Set org priorities staffing roadmaps and resource plans to meet program milestones
Drive technical decisions and risk management across performance safety and compliance
Lead design reviews trades root cause investigations and corrective actions
Mentor engineers and managers; build a culture of accountability and technical excellence
Own recruiting performance management and succession planning
Manage supplier and partner relationships across development manufacturing and integration
Champion continuous improvement in engineering efficiency quality and velocity
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline
6 years of engineering experience in aerospace or other safety-critical industries
3 years of technical leadership or engineering management experience
Track record leading teams through complex hardware or integrated system development across multiple lifecycle phases
Strong systems integration development process and first-principles engineering fundamentals
Experience leading trade studies engineering reviews and cross-functional efforts in manufacturing environments
Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced iterative development environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing teams developing spacecraft flight hardware or mission-critical systems
Proven success leading complex programs from concept through qualification integration and test
Experience building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments
Deep knowledge of hardware verification qualification testing and aerospace certification practices
Proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools
Expertise in systems-level troubleshooting root cause analysis and failure investigation
Proficiency with GD&T tolerance analysis and engineering drawing review
Background in structural thermal propulsion fluids or integrated spacecraft systems
Strong communication stakeholder management and organizational skills
Passion for advancing the future of human spaceflight and space habitation
Pay Range: California
$150000 - $215000 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.
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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