Supervisor, Integration

Vast is looking for an Integration Supervisor, reporting to the Integration Production Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily shift activities for a team of integration technicians, maintaining clear tasking, priorities, and workflow execution

Facilitate effective shift handoffs between 1st and 2nd shifts to ensure continuous execution and alignment across critical path builds

Train, mentor, onboard, and develop integration technicians, ensuring skill progression and compliance with technical standards

Manage workforce allocation, schedule balancing, and technician time tracking to meet program milestones

Supervise hands-on integration of flight hardware across structural assembly, fluid/pneumatic routing, avionics harness installation, and component mating

Ensure strict adherence to engineering work instructions, technical drawings, schematics, and aerospace quality specifications

Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Responsible Engineers to identify blockers, resolve non-conformances, and disposition issue tickets promptly

Promote Design-for-Manufacturing (DFM) feedback loops, collaborating with engineering to improve work instruction clarity, tooling, and build efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace integration, mechanical assembly, or high-reliability hardware manufacturing

2+ years of direct experience leading, coordinating, or supervising technicians in a production, laboratory, or cleanroom environment

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering assembly drawings, electrical schematics, harness routing layouts, and work instructions

Hands-on proficiency with precision measuring equipment, torque tools, pneumatic/fluid lines, and specialized mechanical hand tools

Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, ESD containment, and aerospace quality management principles

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering and management teams

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience leading multi-shift operations in a fast-paced aerospace hardware manufacturing or development environment

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ERP platforms, and collaborative tools (Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace)

Direct experience with vehicle closeout operations, high-pressure pneumatic testing, leak checks, or propulsion subassembly integration

Additional Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs unassisted

Ability to work in cleanroom environments, climb ladders, navigate tight vehicle bays, and stand for extended periods

Flexibility to work overtime, non-standard shifts (including 2nd shift), or weekends as required to support critical flight build milestones

Ability to travel up to 10–25% to support test site or launch facility operations if needed

Pay Range: California

$96,000—$137,000 USD