Systems Safety Engineering and Analysis

System Safety Engineer
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030.
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.
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
S. degree in aerospace engineering or related field with experience in aerospace, aviation, or a similar safety critical industry

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
Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about safety concerns
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
System Safety Engineer I: $110,700 - $157,140
System Safety Engineer II: $135,300 - $192,060
Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.