Lunar Outpost
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Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As an SMA Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that Lunar Outpost programs and operations are safe, reliable, and of high quality. You will apply engineering and process knowledge to perform oversight and implement policies, procedures and audits that will help Lunar Outpost deliver quality products on‑time, while working in a fast‑paced innovative environment. Work will primarily focus on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, which will carry NASA astronauts and payloads on the Lunar surface farther than they have ever gone before.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the technical authority for Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance policies at Lunar Outpost
Lead and manage a team, including partners on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) program, that are responsible for the SMA functions and SMA scope of work on the LTVS program
Establish, maintain, and enforce policies, standards and requirements, including those associated with AS9100 certification and CMMI Level 3 practices
Manage Lunar Outpost’s Quality Management System
Participate in developing inspection criteria and acceptance testing for components and assemblies
Monitor nonconformances and resulting corrective actions
Provide an independent means to verify compliance through internal audits and assessments
Improve methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the life cycle of a project
Ensure policies and workforce education are instituted so that incident severity and quantity remain low, as well as lead the investigation and root cause analysis of any mishaps that do occur
Work with site personnel to ensure the safety of the workforce during operations and maintain compliance with occupational safety and environmental standards, including reporting to OSHA and other regulatory bodies
Oversee compliance with applicable quality and safety standards, including FAR, DFARS, NFS and other related regulatory requirements
Implement and oversee the SMA Technical Authority process, which provides independent advice and recommendations on critical safety and mission decisions.
Required Qualifications
9+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in applicable engineering field
Experience on NASA, DoD, or aerospace programs
Implemented or maintained AS9100, ISO9001 or similar systems previously
High attention to detail and high expectation of quality from people and deliverables
Ability to balance SMA requirements with work in a fast‑paced environment
Has conducted an audit
Self‑motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications
Passed CMMI Level 3 or higher assessments
Experience leading and managing an SMA Team previously, including hiring
Worked on a program that launched and operated in space
OSHA 10 Certified (General Industry)
Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.
Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.
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Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As an SMA Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that Lunar Outpost programs and operations are safe, reliable, and of high quality. You will apply engineering and process knowledge to perform oversight and implement policies, procedures and audits that will help Lunar Outpost deliver quality products on‑time, while working in a fast‑paced innovative environment. Work will primarily focus on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, which will carry NASA astronauts and payloads on the Lunar surface farther than they have ever gone before.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the technical authority for Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance policies at Lunar Outpost
Lead and manage a team, including partners on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) program, that are responsible for the SMA functions and SMA scope of work on the LTVS program
Establish, maintain, and enforce policies, standards and requirements, including those associated with AS9100 certification and CMMI Level 3 practices
Manage Lunar Outpost’s Quality Management System
Participate in developing inspection criteria and acceptance testing for components and assemblies
Monitor nonconformances and resulting corrective actions
Provide an independent means to verify compliance through internal audits and assessments
Improve methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the life cycle of a project
Ensure policies and workforce education are instituted so that incident severity and quantity remain low, as well as lead the investigation and root cause analysis of any mishaps that do occur
Work with site personnel to ensure the safety of the workforce during operations and maintain compliance with occupational safety and environmental standards, including reporting to OSHA and other regulatory bodies
Oversee compliance with applicable quality and safety standards, including FAR, DFARS, NFS and other related regulatory requirements
Implement and oversee the SMA Technical Authority process, which provides independent advice and recommendations on critical safety and mission decisions.
Required Qualifications
9+ Years Experience
Bachelor's Degree in applicable engineering field
Experience on NASA, DoD, or aerospace programs
Implemented or maintained AS9100, ISO9001 or similar systems previously
High attention to detail and high expectation of quality from people and deliverables
Ability to balance SMA requirements with work in a fast‑paced environment
Has conducted an audit
Self‑motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications
Passed CMMI Level 3 or higher assessments
Experience leading and managing an SMA Team previously, including hiring
Worked on a program that launched and operated in space
OSHA 10 Certified (General Industry)
Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.
Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.
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