Systems Engineer; NASA LTVS Contingent

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.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support our NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program. This role will play a key part in coordinating system‑level activities, verification, and compliance across multiple areas as LTV efforts ramp up alongside the FLIP program. The Systems Engineer will act as a bridge between engineering, certification, and program management to ensure alignment with NASA standards, rapid development cycles, and mission‑level objectives.

Key details:

• Department:
  Program Management
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  Hawthorne, California
• Workplace type:
  Onsite
• Compensation: $146,000 - $184,000 / year
• Reporting To:
  Luke Walker

The certification team is responsible for evaluating each of the requirements identified in NASA’s LTV System Requirements Document (SRD) and:

• Developing Verification Events to provide verification of each requirement
• Establishing and maintaining linkages from each requirement to the key design parameters as the design evolves
• Assisting the design team in meeting with NASA to clarify interpretations of the requirements
• Evaluating Interface Requirements Documents to identify interface verification methods and documenting them

The Systems Engineer will support these activities and work closely with the Certification Lead, who oversees the overall performance of this effort, reporting to the Program Manager for the LTV program.

• Support hands‑on system‑level integration and verification activities
• Coordinate requirement tracking, compliance documentation, and performance validation
• Engage with engineering and certification teams to maintain design traceability and alignment
• Apply experience with NASA programs, standards, and handbooks
• Understand each of NASA’s SRD requirements and document verification methods
• Track and document the verification of each requirement
• Analyze the 15 LTV performance metrics and collaborate with engineering to maintain a consistent chain of calculations
• Document and track key parameters that trace system requirements into the design
• Analyze interface requirements documents and establish verification methods
• Use computer tools to publish and maintain verification records
• Capture, report, and analyze quality objective data
• Participate in management review meetings and internal or external audits
• Manage documentation and train team members in this process
• Support goals and objectives of AS9100

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering practices applied to spacecraft systems
• Knowledge of NASA systems engineering practices
• Technical proficiency in one or more of the spacecraft subsystems
• Experience with rapid spiral development methodologies
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Experience with JIRA or similar requirements‑tracking tools

• 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

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