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Human Systems Integration (HSI) Lead

Astrolab

Astrolab

hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted 6+ months ago
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. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

As a Human Systems Integration (HSI) Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting the designing and integration of Astrolab’s rovers to support human safety, performance, and usability. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including subsystem engineers, UX designers, other human factors specialists, and astronauts, to ensure that our rovers and space systems are designed with human needs in mind.
Department
LTVS Program Management
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Hawthorne, California
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
$97,000 - $197,000 / year
Reporting To
John Muratore

This role's hiring manager:
John Muratore

What you'll do:

  • Support the design and integration of humans with Astrolab’s lunar rovers
  • Conduct human factors engineering analyses and testing (e.g., human-in-the-loop, task analysis, human error, crew loading, risk assessment and mitigation) to ensure Astrolab’s rover design is aligned with human performance capabilities and limitations
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers to optimize for human use of the rover control interfaces (monitors, controls, stands), and crew-vehicle interaction including tool use and crew contingency scenarios
  • Assess and recommend design modifications to optimize safety, efficiency of crew time, and operational effectiveness of Astrolab’s rovers
  • Support the development of technical documentation, including HSI deliverables to NASA, HSI reports and user manuals
  • Present and defend HSI findings to internal and external stakeholders, including NASA human factors communities, in informal and formal settings
  • Ensure compliance with NASA HSI requirements and industry standards

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field
  • 3+ years of experience in human systems integration or human factors engineering, preferably in aerospace or a related industry
  • Knowledge of space systems, astronaut requirements, and NASA human factors guidelines
  • Understanding of systems engineering tools and methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team
  • Experience with user testing, simulation and analog-environment development, and ergonomic assessments

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

About Astrolab

Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…

Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.
Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life.
Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.
Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.
Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Astrolab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careers@astrolab.space.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1:

Application Review

Stage 2:

Recruiter Phone Interview

We value diversity at Astrolab, and we strive to remove unconscious and unnecessary barriers to build the best team. While we’ve outlined what an ideal candidate could look like, we know that you may bring something unanticipated and essential to the team. If you’re reading this and can see yourself contributing, please register below.

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