Avionics Manufacturing Engineer
Vast
Long Beach, CA · $120k–$170k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
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 ensu