Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, Harnessing

<div class="content-intro"><p>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 Demo’s 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 world’s 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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a <strong>Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing, Harnessing, </strong>reporting to the <strong>Manager of Avionics Manufacturing, </strong>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 <strong>second shift </strong>role. </p> <p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>, <strong>exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location. </p> <p><strong>Shift hours: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Second shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments for a technician team.</li> <li>Lead and demonstrate work and safety culture.</li> <li>Train and onboard new team members.</li> <li>Support team members in daily tasks.</li> <li>Assist with optimizing the manufacturing process for avionics systems, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.</li> <li>Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of avionics components.</li> <li>Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes for avionics manufacturing.</li> <li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality.</li> <li>Meet tight production schedules to achieve high production rates while maintaining quality standards and be able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast moving environment.</li> <li>Maintain laboratory and workshop, including cleanliness, stocking of consumables, tool control, and supporting design and build infrastructure to support above activities.</li> <li>Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with a strong preference for candidates possessing a background in the aerospace industry.</li> <li>At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role, demonstrating proven expertise in guiding and managing teams.</li> <li>Professional experience in a manufacturing environment working within a quality system such as AS9100, ISO9001, etc.</li> <li>High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques. </li> <li>Experience in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs.</li> <li>Experience in creating manufacturing documentation (such as Standard Operating Procedures and Work Orders.)</li> <li>Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to avionics manufacturing, such as IPC standards. </li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis. </li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross- functional teams. </li> <li>Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting avionics systems is desirable. </li> <li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. </li> <li>Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$90,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>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: 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 &amp; onsite barista, 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.</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>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 <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> 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.<br><br></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>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.</p></div>