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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring Harnesses

Vast
Long Beach, USAfull_timePosted 10 Jun 2026

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<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 an <strong>Avionics Manufacturing Engineer</strong>, reporting to the<strong> Senior Manager of Avionics, Manufacturing,&nbsp;</strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.&nbsp;</p> <p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>exempt</strong> position located in our&nbsp;<strong>Long Beach</strong>&nbsp;location.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with design teams to provide input on the manufacturability and assembly processes of avionics components and wire harnesses.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment for avionics systems, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.&nbsp;</li> <li>Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production of avionics systems.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality avionics components, reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of avionics systems, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards.&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in design reviews, providing valuable insights to improve the manufacturability and reliability of avionics components.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with quality assurance teams t

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