Senior System Safety Engineer

4 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
About Vast

Vast is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing space exploration and contributing to a future where humanity thrives in space.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior System Safety Engineer to join our Flight Safety and Mission Assurance organization. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of our space systems and supporting the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with engineering teams to understand system operations and generate safety controls
  • Identify areas for design improvements to minimize risk to people and property
  • Participate in design reviews to communicate safety analysis and outcomes
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering or a related field with experience in aerospace, aviation, or a similar safety-critical industry
  • Experience performing system safety activities, including functional hazard analyses and safety data package
  • Strong safety and mission assurance fundamentals, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
  • Experience performing system safety analyses and certification of human-rated space systems
  • Experience with compliance assessment of system safety processes and products against external standards
What We Offer

As a Senior System Safety Engineer at Vast, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, company equity, and access to a range of benefits and perks. Our team is committed to executing our mission safely and on time, and we are looking for talented individuals who share our passion for space exploration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can thrive.



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