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Vast · 2 days ago

Tooling Manufacturing Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Vast is committed to advancing space exploration and is seeking a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity space stations. The role involves hands-on responsibilities in designing and implementing tooling for the assembly of Haven-1, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of fixtures.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Own the design, activation, and implementation, and support fabrication, of fixtures and tooling required for Haven-1 assembly, lifting, and handling

Work with Integration and Manufacturing to define vehicle integration flow, manufacturing process, concepts and tooling interfaces

Collaborate with vehicle engineering and production to define fixture and tooling specifications, qualification plans, and introduce to production

Perform mechanical analysis for spacecraft fixtures

Develop operation and maintenance plans for all test fixtures and tooling. Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed

Manage schedule on assigned projects including critical next steps, deadlines, and outcome

Manage vendor relationships and coordinate meetings to identify new technologies and how they can be applied to Vast’s cutting edge applications

Develop, test, and implement tool improvements to yield time savings or tolerance improvements

Coordinate tooling modifications related to part, production, or other changes

Work closely with engineering stakeholders and technicians to solve production-related issues

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringGD&TNX3D CADAerospace tooling experienceProject planningPneumatic systems designElectrical systems designHydraulic systems designCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline

Experience with GD&T

5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive tooling

5+ years of experience in NX or other 3D CAD packages

Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or building large, complex assemblies

Knowledge of project planning and execution practices, including logic-linked schedule management

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Experience with work orders and assembly instructions

Design of pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic motion systems

Critical lifting and break overs fixtures

Integration tooling design

A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development

Strong communication skills

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees