Vast
Aerospace
Manager,Engineering
“Manager, Engineering at Vast. Skills: Engineering management, Systems integration, Hardware development. Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams. Own execution across product lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet program milestones; Ensure continuous human presence by 2030; Achieve Haven-1 launch; Drive technical excellence; Improve engineering efficiency, quality, and velocity
Industry & Context.
Root cause investigations; Corrective actions; Systems-level troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Failure investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, 6+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or other safety-critical industries, 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience, Track record leading teams through complex hardware or integrated system development across multiple lifecycle phases, systems integration, development process, first-principles engineering fundamentals, Experience leading trade studies, engineering reviews, cross-functional efforts in manufacturing environments, Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced, iterative development environments
Nice to Have
Experience managing teams developing spacecraft, flight hardware, or mission-critical systems, Proven success leading complex programs from concept through qualification, integration, and test, Experience building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments, Deep knowledge of hardware verification, qualification testing, aerospace certification practices, Proficiency with CAD and engineering analysis tools, Expertise in systems-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, failure investigation, Proficiency with GD
What You'll Do.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
Own execution across product lifecycle
and program management
Drive technical decisions and risk management
root cause investigations
and corrective actions
Mentor engineers and build culture
performance management
and succession planning
Manage supplier and partner relationships
Champion continuous improvement in engineering efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Align manufacturing, supply chain, quality, test, and program management; Lead cross-functional efforts
Process & Methodology
Own execution across the full product lifecycle, Set org priorities, staffing, roadmaps, and resource plans, Manage supplier and partner relationships
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