Manufacturing Engineer II, Environmental Test
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 92 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Manufacturing Engineer II at Vast will support the development and manufacturing of advanced avionics systems for space products, including liquid rocket engines and a commercial space station. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with design teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, creating detailed plans and procedures, resolving manufacturing challenges, and ensuring quality control. The role also involves hands-on assembly and testing of avionics systems, as well as participation in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or avionics industry
Nice to have
- 3+ years of experience in design and manufacturing of vibration test fixtures
- 3+ years of experience in design and manufacturing of thermal heat sinks and thermal vacuum fixtures
- Understanding of SMC-S-016
- Strong understanding of avionics systems, electronics manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
- Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX) for reviewing designs and creating manufacturing documentation
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
- Company equity
- 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 for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for entry-level positions, only for the range provided
- The role requires a willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- The position involves hands-on assembly and testing, which may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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