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Venturi Astrolab, Inc.

Safety and Mission Assurance Director (LTVS)

Venturi Astrolab, Inc., Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250


Safety and Mission Assurance Director (LTVS)

Department:

LTVS Program Management Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

Hawthorne, California Reporting To:

John Muratore Compensation:

$115,000 - $208,000 / year

Description

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. The Director of Safety and Mission Assurance is responsible for ensuring that the proper safety process, analysis, and protocols are set in place for the LTVS program in the factory, at the launch site, and in lunar operations consistent with the risk tolerance set by NASA, Astrolab, and the appropriate regulatory agencies. The Director will provide technical expertise and recommendations on the appropriate tools and techniques to be used at all locations within the Astrolab LTVS Program consistent with the program’s risk tolerance and applicable regulations. Our Astrolab team works collaboratively to design and implement exceptional engineering solutions to enable off-planet exploration. We are seeking a systems engineer with experience in one or more of the following areas: Systems safety Hazard analysis Risk management Fault tree analysis Reliability modeling Probabilistic risk analysis Mission assurance Note: This role is expected to be filled in April 2024 and is dependent upon the awarding of NASA's LTVS program.

What you'll do

Lead the safety and mission assurance team at Astrolab and with our subcontractors to analyze and develop procedures and processes to ensure safety and mission success consistent with the risk tolerance of NASA, Astrolab, and the appropriate regulations. Coordinate among all Astrolab and subcontractor elements to ensure a consistent safety and mission assurance approach across the various members of the team. Collaborate with NASA and our Program Manager to ensure safe implementation of program interfaces and that hazards cannot progress across system interfaces. Lead the integrated analysis of hazards, probabilistic risk analysis, and other S&MA deliverables on the LTVS contract. Guide the team in developing analyses, procedures, and protocols for the LTVS program. Serve as counterpart to the appropriate NASA leads for Safety and Mission Assurance.

What's Prepared You

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences. 5+ years’ experience in spaceflight programs. Preference for 5+ years’ experience in NASA projects and programs. Preference for candidates with systems engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:

Systems safety Hazard analysis Risk management Fault tree analysis Reliability modeling Probabilistic risk analysis Mission assurance

Preference for candidates with detailed knowledge of NASA’s Systems Safety Handbook and Safety Culture Handbook. Preference for candidates with experience in commercial spaceflight programs. Preference for candidates with experience in factory, prelaunch, and in-space operations.

Benefits and Perks

Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration. Ownership in the company. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with matching. Flexible time off and parental leave. On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches. Flexible work environment.

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