Manager, Engineering Information Systems

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 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.

Vast is looking for a Manager, Engineering Information Systems, reporting to theDirector, Information Systems, to be the driving force behind Vast's critical engineering software, including NX/Teamcenter, Ansys, and other CAE tools. You will lead a team of NX/Teamcenter administrators responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, and deployment of these systems. In this hands-on role, you will own the product roadmap, guiding system upgrades and new rollouts from inception to execution, all while ensuring that these systems support our aggressive growth plans and operational excellence.

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

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the overall strategy and execution of NX/Teamcenter, Ansys, and other enterprise-level CAE systems
• Lead a team of experienced NX/Teamcenter administrators, provide mentorship, guidance, and foster hands-on, execution-oriented culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, analysis teams, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to align system functionality with business needs
• Define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap for system upgrades, enhancements, and new rollouts
• Ensure system scalability, security, and efficiency to support Vast's rapid growth in the aerospace sector
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and implement technology solutions
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and ensuring minimal downtime and operational impact
• Act as a thought leader in the continuous improvement of Vast's information systems landscape, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices
• Lead by example in a start-up environment, willing to dive into details and execute directly as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience managing enterprise information systems, including NX/Teamcenter, CAE tools, and interfaces to MES, preferably in an aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech environment
• Proven experience managing a team of technical product managers or business systems analysts
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align technology solutions with organizational goals
• Hands-on experience with system rollouts and upgrades, from planning to execution
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of fostering a culture of accountability and ownership
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with a "get it done" mentality

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience working on ambiguous problems
• Ability to creatively solve problems and bring multiple disciplines together while assessing risk and making design and development decisions with incomplete data sets
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data analytics and systems integration
• Experience with MES software and the hardware engineering processes
• Experience with full-lifecycle product development

Pay Range:

• Manager, Engineering Information Systems: $125,000 - $180,000
• Senior Manager, Engineering Information Systems: $170,000 - $230,000

Salary Range: California

$125,000-$230,000 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, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, 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.