LTVS Program Engineer
Astrolab
hawthorne, ca, usa
Posted on Dec 5, 2024
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.
The LTVS Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for technical, programmatic, and safety deliverables and milestones in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services, and the LTVS Program Engineer plays a key role in integrating inputs from across engineering design, production, and testing in support of this NASA program.
The LTVS Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for technical, programmatic, and safety deliverables and milestones in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services, and the LTVS Program Engineer plays a key role in integrating inputs from across engineering design, production, and testing in support of this NASA program.
- Department
- LTVS Program Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hawthorne, California
- Workplace type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $80,000 - $180,000 / year
- Reporting To
- John Muratore
What you'll do:
- Supporting the certification and human-rating effort required to provide rover services to NASA on the lunar surface
- Supporting the planning and documentation of the verification method for each NASA requirement
- Assisting the engineering and programmatic teams in meeting with NASA to clarify interpretations of the requirements
- Supporting the LTVS PMO in generating engineering cost estimates and managing work on special task studies
- Supporting LTVS contractual milestones and other obligations as required by the LTVS PMO
- Understand NASA’s technical, programmatic, and safety requirements
- Capture, report, and analyze quality objective data
- Generate content for and participate in management review meetings
- Manage documented information in support of program execution
- Support goals and objectives of AS9100
What you'll bring:
- Bachelors degree in any major engineering discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering practices
- Skilled in use of Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in leading small teams
- Preferred experience with JIRA or similar requirements tracking tools
- Preferred experience in NASA Systems Engineering practices
- Preferred experience in rapid spiral development methodologies
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.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Recruiter Phone Interview
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. 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.
