# Manufacturing Engineer, ECLSS 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: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $86K to $122K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4712216006?gh_jid=4712216006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-manufacturing-engineer-eclss/

## About the role

This role is focused on the fluid systems at the core of ECLSS: water, air, thermal, and pressurized gas hardware. You will be on the floor for first builds, defining how new hardware gets built, documenting it, and then making it repeatable for the Haven modules that follow.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline
- Manufacturing Engineer I: 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, test, or hardware development engineering. Strong internship, co-op, or project team experience will be considered
- Manufacturing Engineer II: 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or test engineering for fluid, thermal, environmental control, or other high-reliability hardware
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Tags: Avionics Manufacturing