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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the role

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027.

We are looking for a Supervisor of Avionics Manufacturing to Electro Mechanical, reporting to the Manager of Avionics Manufacturing. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Long Beach, California.

What you will do

  • Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day electro-mechanical and electronics assembly work assignments for the second shift technician team.
  • Lead, mentor, and model strong work ethic, safety culture, and quality-first mindset on the production floor.
  • Train and onboard new team members in electronics assembly techniques, soldering workmanship standards, and IPC J-STD-001 requirements, ensuring all personnel meet and maintain applicable soldering certification expectations.
  • Support technicians in through-hole and surface mount soldering, component placement, PCB assembly, electro-mechanical integration, wire termination, connector assembly, and conformal coating in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 acceptance criteria.
  • Assist with optimizing electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes, considering cycle time, yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining IPC J-STD-001 Class 2 and Class 3 compliance.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing practical manufacturing insight to improve solderability, assemblability, and reliability of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish, maintain, and enforce rigorous quality control processes aligned with IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards, including in-process inspections, solder joint evaluations, and final acceptance testing.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce soldering defects, minimize rework, eliminate waste, and improve overall electronics assembly quality and throughput.
  • Meet demanding second shift production schedules to achieve high output rates while maintaining IPC J-STD-001 compliance and adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked production area, including ESD controls, tool control, and consumable inventory.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and work instructions to support assembly and inspection activities.

What you need

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a technical field, with strong preference for electronics or electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing in aerospace or defense industry.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with demonstrated ability to guide, motivate, and manage production teams.
  • High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • Availability to work second shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) on a consistent schedule, with willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical production milestones.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Preferred skills and experience

  • In-depth understanding of electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing processes including SMT (Surface Mount Technology), through-hole soldering, hand soldering, rework and repair, conformal coating, potting, electro-mechanical integration, and functional/electrical testing.
  • IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT certification, with the ability to train, evaluate, and certify technicians to IPC soldering workmanship standards.
  • Working knowledge of and experience operating within a formal quality management system such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with complementary IPC standards including IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC-7711/7721 (Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies), IPC-HDBK-001 (J-STD-001 Supporting Handbook), and J-STD-004/005/006 (Requirements for Flux, Solder Paste, and Solder Alloys).
  • Experience with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control practices and compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards in an electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Experience creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Routers, and Inspection Criteria aligned with IPC J-STD-001.
  • Experience with CAD or EDA tools such as Altium or Siemens NX for reviewing electronic assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform structured root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective actions for soldering and assembly defects.
  • Hands-on experience with functional testing, electrical testing, and troubleshooting of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) as applied to electronics manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality, and program management teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and unwavering commitment to producing assemblies that meet or exceed IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 acceptance criteria.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary: $96,760-$137,352 USD, depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Full-time employees receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; generous paid time off with up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff; paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health; and other discounts and perks. Vast provides free snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals, with subsidized lunch.

Export control requirement

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore must either be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.