Vast Space LLC
Overview
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Role
Vast is seeking a
Supervisor of Additive Manufacturing
to join our Long Beach team, reporting to the Manager of Additive Manufacturing. In this
full-time ,
exempt
role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our additive lab, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety. Your leadership will directly support the development of the components and systems needed to design and build the world’s first artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day additive manufacturing operations across assigned shifts Lead a team of additive technicians, managing all equipment, post-processing, and quality control activities Conduct daily team meetings to align on goals, handovers, and expectations Partner with manufacturing planners to drive efficient scheduling and production prioritization Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on process improvements and preventive maintenance Continuously optimize additive platform operations for efficiency and scalability Ensure strict adherence to aerospace safety protocols, quality standards, and inspection requirements Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years with metal additive manufacturing technology 2+ years of experience leading a team or project(s) Experience with metal additive post-processing operations, including support removal, surface finishing, machining, and heat treatment Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills & Experience
Extensive experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining large-scale multi-laser powder bed platforms Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven track record of team management Ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive process improvements and innovation Additional Requirements
Willingness to work split shifts and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted Salary Range: California $93,000 - $127,400 USD 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 benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health Other discounts and perks High-quality meals and snacks provided on-site 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 by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, enabling long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Role
Vast is seeking a
Supervisor of Additive Manufacturing
to join our Long Beach team, reporting to the Manager of Additive Manufacturing. In this
full-time ,
exempt
role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our additive lab, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety. Your leadership will directly support the development of the components and systems needed to design and build the world’s first artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day additive manufacturing operations across assigned shifts Lead a team of additive technicians, managing all equipment, post-processing, and quality control activities Conduct daily team meetings to align on goals, handovers, and expectations Partner with manufacturing planners to drive efficient scheduling and production prioritization Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on process improvements and preventive maintenance Continuously optimize additive platform operations for efficiency and scalability Ensure strict adherence to aerospace safety protocols, quality standards, and inspection requirements Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years with metal additive manufacturing technology 2+ years of experience leading a team or project(s) Experience with metal additive post-processing operations, including support removal, surface finishing, machining, and heat treatment Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills & Experience
Extensive experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining large-scale multi-laser powder bed platforms Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven track record of team management Ability to adapt to changing priorities and drive process improvements and innovation Additional Requirements
Willingness to work split shifts and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted Salary Range: California $93,000 - $127,400 USD 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 benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance Access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health Other discounts and perks High-quality meals and snacks provided on-site 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 by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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