What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Engineering Information Systems position at Vast?
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 the Director, 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
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
Salary : $125,000 - $180,000
