Lead Safety & Mission Assurance for Lunar Ops

Astrolab; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in the company

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Home office set up reimbursement

Weekly lunch stipend

Monthly social hour with food and drinks

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Hawthorne, California seeks a Director of Safety and Mission Assurance to lead safety initiatives for off-planet exploration. This role involves coordinating safety procedures with NASA and subcontractors, providing technical expertise in risk analysis, and managing safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years in spaceflight, and a strong background in systems safety. Join this innovative team to support NASA’s lunar transportation initiatives and improve safety in commercial spaceflight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in spaceflight programs.
• Preference for 5+ years’ experience in NASA projects and programs.
• Experience with commercial spaceflight programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety and mission assurance team to develop procedures and processes.
• Coordinate safety and mission assurance approaches among all team members.
• Collaborate with NASA to ensure safe implementation of program interfaces.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Risk management

Fault tree analysis

Reliability modeling

Probabilistic risk analysis

Mission assurance

Systems safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in Hawthorne, California seeks a Director of Safety and Mission Assurance to lead safety initiatives for off-planet exploration. This role involves coordinating safety procedures with NASA and subcontractors, providing technical expertise in risk analysis, and managing safety protocols. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years in spaceflight, and a strong background in systems safety. Join this innovative team to support NASA’s lunar transportation initiatives and improve safety in commercial spaceflight.