System Safety Engineer

Vast is looking for a System Safety Engineer, reporting to the Vice President, Flight Safety & Mission Assurance, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of the world’s first commercial human-rated space stations

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location

Responsibilities:

Partner with engineering teams to develop a technical understanding of system design and operation. Document hazards to safety and mission and author controls to mitigate the hazard to the greatest extent possible

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 analysis and outcomes, to both internal and external partners

Perform system safety analyses such as functional hazard analyses, crew survivability analysis, safety data package, human error assessment, range safety compliance

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering or related field with experience in aerospace, aviation, or a similar safety critical industry

Preferred Skills & Experience:

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 including Range Safety (91-710), NASA, FAA, MIL-STD-882, or ARP-4761.

Experience performing system safety activities such as functional hazard analyses, crew survivability analysis, safety data package, human error assessment, range safety compliance

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams

Strong safety and mission assurance fundamentals

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partners

Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety concerns

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Specific certifications, as appropriate

Pay Range:

System Safety Engineer I: $110,700 - $157,140

System Safety Engineer II: $135,300 - $192,060

Pay Range: California

$110,700—$192,060 USD