Human-Rated Space Systems Safety Engineer

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Equity

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Onsite meals and beverages

Job summary

Vast is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support the development of safety-critical systems for the Haven Station program. This full-time role is based in Long Beach, CA, reporting to the Vice President of Flight Safety & Mission Assurance.

The position requires a BS in aerospace or related field and experience with system safety analyses, regulatory standards, and safety certifications for human-rated space systems. Occasional travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience performing system safety analyses and certification of human-rated space systems.
• Experience performing compliance assessment of system safety processes and products against external standards (Range Safety, NASA, FAA, MIL-STD-882, ARP-4761).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to develop a technical understanding of system design and operation; document hazards and author controls.
• Assess and document vehicle compliance with failure tolerance requirements.
• Identify areas of opportunity for design improvements that minimize risk to people and property.
• Participate in design reviews to communicate safety analyses to internal and external partners.
• Perform system safety analyses such as FHA, crew survivability analysis, and safety data package.

Skills

System safety analyses

Functional hazard analyses

Crew survivability analysis

Range safety compliance

Engineering drawings interpretation

Safety fundamentals

Communication with technical teams

Education

B.S. in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Vast is seeking a System Safety Engineer to support the development of safety-critical systems for the Haven Station program. This full-time role is based in Long Beach, CA, reporting to the Vice President of Flight Safety & Mission Assurance.

The position requires a BS in aerospace or related field and experience with system safety analyses, regulatory standards, and safety certifications for human-rated space systems. Occasional travel and flexible hours are expected.