Astrolab
Safety and Mission Assurance Director (NASA LTVS Contingent)
Astrolab, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Safety and Mission Assurance Director (NASA LTVS Contingent)
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Safety and Mission Assurance Director (NASA LTVS Contingent)
role at
Astrolab .
Compensation:
$115,000 - $208,000 / year
Department:
Program Management
Location:
Hawthorne, California
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.
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 and 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.
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
Employment in this role is contingent on Astrolab being selected as a winner of NASA’s LTVS program, scheduled for announcement on November 15, 2025.
What you’ll do Lead the safety and mission assurance team at Astrolab and with our subcontractors’ teams to analyze and develop procedures and processes that assure 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 do not propagate 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 the 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 with 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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Safety and Mission Assurance Director (NASA LTVS Contingent)
role at
Astrolab .
Compensation:
$115,000 - $208,000 / year
Department:
Program Management
Location:
Hawthorne, California
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.
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 and 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.
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
Employment in this role is contingent on Astrolab being selected as a winner of NASA’s LTVS program, scheduled for announcement on November 15, 2025.
What you’ll do Lead the safety and mission assurance team at Astrolab and with our subcontractors’ teams to analyze and develop procedures and processes that assure 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 do not propagate 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 the 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 with 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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