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# Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Control Systems

- **Company:** Vast, Inc
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,100.0 - $122,220.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Systems Integration, Siemens NX, Hardware Testing, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing, Ansys, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/manufacturing-engineering-thermal-control-vast-10645351

## About the Role

* B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
 * 2 + years of manufacturing experience managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test

 * 2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II
 * 4-6+ years of experience for Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Siemens NX) and the ability to review designs, generate manufacturing documentation, and design assembly or test tooling

Preferred Skills & Experience:

 * Hands-on experience building or testing hardware, in industry or through student teams such as Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, or robotics
 * Experience with aerospace, spacecraft, propulsion, or other safety-critical or high-reliability hardware
 * Experience taking designs or processes from concept through build or test, and from R&D to production
 * Familiarity with CAD tools, ideally Siemens NX, and PLM tools such as Teamcenter
 * Exposure to thermal or structural analysis using Ansys, or similar tools
 * Awareness of aerospace workmanship, design, and environmental test standards such as IPC, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, or MIL-STD-810
 * Proficiency applying GD&T
 * Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis
 * Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
 * Senior Level: experience mentoring engineers or technicians and managing multiple projects at once

## Description

* Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for environmental and thermal control systems, balancing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
 * Design, fabricate, and activate ground support equipment and test articles in partnership with technicians, with an emphasis on pressurized ground systems
 * Operate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and modify manufacturing and test equipment spanning vacuum to 20,000 psig, including pneumatic, hydraulic, oxygen, refrigerant, and data/control systems
 * Author and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions for consistent and accurate production of TCS hardware
 * Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards
 * Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges through root cause analysis and corrective action
 * Collaborate with design teams to provide design-for-manufacturability, assembly, and test feedback on thermal and environmental hardware (e.g., tubing, heat exchangers, cold plates, pumps, fans, valves, heaters, filters, MLI)
 * Partner with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality components, including reviewing and approving supplier manufacturing processes
 * Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and uphold rigorous quality control processes
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate product quality
 * Understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques