À propos de ce poste Manufacturing Operations Analyst chez Vast
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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.
Vast is looking for a(n) Manufacturing Operations Analyst, reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This is a unique and high-impact role at the intersection of data analysis and manufacturing operations. You will be strategically embedded within Haven-1 Manufacturing and Test, turning complex operational data into clear insights that drive continuous improvement, faster data-driven decisions, and measurable impact across the program.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and monitor the flow of avionics hardware through manufacturing and test operations, providing real-time visibility into schedule adherence, build priorities, and potential risks
- Serve as the embedded analyst for the manufacturing and test team, developing deep operational knowledge while acting as the key link between the centralized support teams and the shop floor to gather feedback, prioritize requests, and educate the team on new tools and feature updates
- Mature department KPIs to ensure consistent, accurate, and meaningful tracking and reporting across the team
- Develop and drive a long-term roadmap for key analytical initiatives including downtime tracking, production efficiency reporting, and other data visibility projects
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to build comprehensive ROI models that assess the financial impact, feasibility, and strategic value of new manufacturing and test asset acquisitions
- Stay current on emerging AI tools and technologies, proactively identifying and bringing new capabilities to the team to enhance analytical workflows and operational decision-making
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in an analyst role
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 1+ years in a manufacturing environment
- 1+ years of experience SQL/ Python
- 1+ years of experience with Tableau/ Grafana/ PowerBi
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestone
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 vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
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 in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
