Manufacturing Coordinator, Avionics (2nd Shift)

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-03-19
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

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 looking for a Manufacturing Coordinator, Second Shift, reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, to support Haven-1 Manufacturing with the Avionics Manufacturing team and the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This role is responsible for coordinating, ensuring material delivery meets with schedule timelines. You’ll be working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to maintain production flow and resolve any blockers proactively. As the coordinator for the Avionics Lab, this individual will be responsible for working with the Avionics Manufacturing leadership team to ensure that all deadlines are met.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift hours:

• Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor the flow of avionics hardware through harness, electromechanical, and battery assembly operations to ensure schedules and build priorities are maintained.

• Work with manufacturing technicians, engineers, and supply chain teams to ensure materials, components, and tooling are staged and ready for upcoming builds.

• Track work order status and hardware readiness including components, harnesses, and documentation required to support avionics assembly activities.

• Identify and escalate issues impacting production schedules such as material shortages, tooling availability, quality holds, or documentation gaps.

• Maintain accurate status of builds and assembly activities within internal tracking tools and work order systems.

• Ensure proper handling, careful packaging, and documentation of completed avionics hardware for downstream handoffs and storage.

• Support coordination between avionics assembly operations and downstream activities to ensure seamless hardware transitions.

• Generate and maintain reports that provide visibility into build status, upcoming assembly activities, and potential schedule risks.

• Collaborate with the Master Scheduler, engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align production priorities and capacity.

• Facilitate communication between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule adherence.

• Assist with material staging, hardware kitting, and documentation required for avionics assembly activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• 2+ years of Smartsheet.

• Highly detail oriented and self starter.

• Forklift experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

Pay Range:

• Manufacturing Coordinator I: $19.00 - $25.00

• Manufacturing Coordinator II: $22.00 - $30.00

• Senior Manufacturing Coordinator: $28.00 - $38.00

Pay Range: California
$19—$38 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 vacati

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