Human Systems Integration (HSI) Lead

Department: LTVS Program Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hawthorne, California

Reporting To: John Muratore

Compensation: $97,000 - $197,000 / year

Description

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 design 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 are designed with human needs in mind.

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