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, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. 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 August 2025. 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 Technical Product Manager, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Information Systems, to lead the design, development and implementation of enterprise-level engineering and manufacturing information systems. These tools are critical for the success of Vast as we design and build artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle for initiatives that bridge engineering and manufacturing information systems, from conceptual design to post-implementation support.
- Partner with business stakeholders to define the vision, roadmap, and priorities for these systems.
- Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement.
- Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Ensure requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.
- Oversee configuration, customization, and integration of corporate systems, balancing out-of-the-box functionality with tailored solutions.
- Manage system testing, user acceptance processes and system level documentation.
- Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to integrate systems seamlessly into the broader technology ecosystem.
- Create and manage a roadmap that reflects the technical needs and milestones of the product.
- Monitor system performance and gather user feedback to identify enhancement opportunities.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure systems remain innovative and competitive.
- Develop and deliver training programs and resources to maximize system adoption and efficiency.
- Facilitate the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
- 4+ years of experience in a product management or a similar role, preferably managing systems such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-level software solutions and integrations, ideally between ERP/MES/PLM platforms.
- Strong understanding of engineering / manufacturing functions and common practices as it relates to information systems e.g. Master Data Management, item interchangeability, bills of material, manufacturing states, and part pedigree.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Skills:
- Hands-on experience with Teamcenter, Manufacturo MES, or NetSuite ERP.
- Familiarity working with the Atlassian portfolio, including JIRA and Confluence.
- Technical proficiency in system architecture and data governance.
- Proficiency with agile methods, sprint planning, and Kanban or Agile boards.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
- Experience leading small-group/ad-hoc info sessions (e.g. lunch-and-learns).
- Extensive experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Strong analytical mindset, capable of interpreting data to inform decisions and measure success.
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Pay Ranges:
- $130,000 – $165,00
Salary Range: California
$130,000—$165,000 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 compelling 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, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
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.
