# Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4717116006?gh_jid=4717116006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-lead-manufacturing-engineer-thermal-control-systems/

## About the role

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or hardware development for fluid, thermal, environmental control, or life support systems
- 3+ years of hands-on hardware experience supporting fabrication, assembly, integration, and/or testing
- Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, build plans, or production documentation for complex hardware
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading a workstream, build, or small team (formal people management experience not required)

Tags: Manufacturing