Risk Management Specialist

2 weeks ago


Long Beach CA USA, United States Vast Full time
Job Title: Risk Manager

Vast is seeking a highly skilled Risk Manager to join our team in Long Beach. As a Risk Manager at Vast, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable development of our artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement risk management processes across the organization
  • Assess and communicate technical risks to executive leadership and external stakeholders
  • Ensure risk management processes achieve the outcome of increasing the probability of mission success while documenting risk-informed decisions
  • Prioritize actions to burn down highest risks and maintain an acceptable risk posture going into major tests and operations
  • Assess risk landscape for identification of potential trends and recommend corrective actions
  • Take ownership of the development of risk management tools to help it better serve our teams
  • Mentor our engineering organization on best practices for risk identification and management
Requirements:
  • Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical discipline
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams
  • 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
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Experience throughout the engineering lifecycle (design, build, operations, sustainment, and decommission)
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the context of spaceflight applications
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
  • Specific certifications, as appropriate
Compensation and Benefits:

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary range of $150,000-$200,000 USD, company equity, and access to a full suite of benefits and perks, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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