Vast
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Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast is looking for a Build Reliability Engineer (Structures), reporting to the Director of Build & Supplier Reliability, to support the reliability of vehicle integration and test operations across the product lifecycle for our human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Own Build Reliability for piece part fabrication and structural sub-assemblies, setting expectations for reliability, manufacturability, and build and flight readiness, and ensuring lessons are learned and applied to future programs.
Enable successful introduction of new products to production, ensuring designs are manufacturable, requirements are valid and verifiable, measurement systems and processes are capable and efficient, and work instructions, equipment, tooling, and personnel are ready to achieve rate reliably.
Mature manufacturing and verification processes by improving process controls, tooling, measurement methods, data collection, work instructions, and training.
Collect and analyze build data to identify risk and recurring issues. Lead build quality reviews, generate data-driven recommendations to prevent issues and quality escapes, and effectively implement them in collaboration with partner teams.
Ensure off-nominal work is performed and documented reliably. Provide leadership and technical direction for high-visibility issues, establishing recovery plans and aligning operations, quality, and engineering on execution. Partner with Mission Assurance to ensure risks are escalated and properly mitigated across Vast.
Lead containment and root-cause investigation of high-impact issues. Ensure implementation and verification of corrective actions that address root cause and systemic contributors.
Lead cost-of-quality reduction initiatives that simplify requirements, leverage part and feature criticality to streamline inspection, improve design standards, and strengthen process controls to prevent non-conformances at the source.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
1+ years of experience in manufacturing, design, quality, reliability, or related roles (internship experience qualifies)
Fluency in geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments
Machining and related post-processing manufacturing processes (deburring, coating, precision cleaning)
Drilling, fastening, welding, and other assembly manufacturing processes
Complex mechanical/structural assemblies
Additive manufacturing
Precision dimensional inspection methods such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and laser measuring systems
Experience using data analysis tools or basic statistical methods to solve problems
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly
Working knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)
Detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem prevention
Exposure to aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
Ability to travel up to 5%
Ability to support mission-critical events outside normal working hours
Build Reliability Engineer I: $86,000 - $122,000
Build Reliability Engineer II: $122,000 - $159,000
Senior Build Reliability Engineer: 137,000 - $195,000
$86,000—$195,000 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
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 & 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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.
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