Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Controls Systems
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 99 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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Thermal Control Systems at Vast will focus on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems. Responsibilities include designing and fabricating ground support equipment, troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment, and collaborating with design teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality production. The role also involves creating detailed manufacturing documentation and participating in 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 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in the aerospace or environmental and thermal control industry
- Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX)
- Excellent problem-solving skills, GD&T skills, and ability to perform root cause analysis
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques
- Strong understanding of MLI manufacturing processes and assembly techniques
- Experience working with paints, coatings, and adhesives in an aerospace context
- Hands-on experience with sub-assemblies, testing, and troubleshooting fluid components
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
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in manufacturing processes
- The role requires adaptability to a rapidly changing environment, which may imply a dynamic workload
- The position involves physical demands such as lifting and working with machinery
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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