Manufacturing Coordinator, Avionics (2nd Shift)

Vast · Avionics Manufacturing

Pay: $19–$38/hr
Where: Long Beach, California, United States
Posted: Mar 19

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.

What you'd do

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.

What they want

2+ years in a manufacturing environment.