Supervisor, Orbital Tube Welding

VAST · Los Angeles

Manufacturing & Operationsposted 5w ago

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. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

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 required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is seeking a Supervisor, Orbital Tube Welding, reporting to the Manager, Fluid Systems Manufacturing, to support the development and production systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and support a team of technicians responsible for fluid systems manufacturing; provide daily direction, technical guidance, and performance feedback
Execute and sustain manufacturing processes including orbital tube welding, tube bending, and related fabrication operations
Ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate and current, including work instructions, routings, inspection steps, and ERP/MRP updates
Partner with Quality and Design Engineering to investigate non-conformances, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and support transitions from development builds into repeatable production
Monitor production performance, identify process inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Support structural assembly build and inspection activities to ensure compliance with all safety and quality requirements
Assist in production floor layout planning, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization to meet program schedules
Provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and remove blockers in real time

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting metallic structures or assemblies

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or comparable STEM field
Experience developing, implementing, or sustaining manufacturing processes, tooling, or production systems
Experience working in fast-paced development environments with evolving designs and requirements
Demonstrated experience resolving manufacturing non-conformances and participating in root-cause and corrective action processes
Experience leading small teams, projects, or work streams in a manufacturing setting
Prior experience supervising or mentoring engineers or technicians in a production environment
Strong understanding of welding and metallic fabrication processes
Experience supporting development-to-production transitions for new products or programs
Familiarity with aerospace tooling or structural fabrication from concept through production
Proficiency with CAD systems (NX, Teamcenter)
Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
Experience working with ERP, MRP, or MES systems
Hands-on experience with aerospace welding processes (TIG, Plasma, repair techniques)
Familiarity with aerospace standards, production documentation, NDE techniques, and quality systems
5+ years in aerospace manufacturing environments

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings or weekends to support critical program milestones
Ability to spend significant time on the production floor supporting builds, troubleshooting processes, and coaching team members

Pay Range: California

$94,000—$133,860 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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.

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.