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EVONA lists this Safety & Mission Assurance Manager opportunity in denver, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager — Human Spaceflight | Lunar Exploration | Systems Safety
Do you want to help ensure the safety and reliability of the next generation of human-rated space vehicles?
We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced mobility systems and robotic vehicles for future lunar exploration missions. They\'re seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead safety, reliability, and mission assurance activities across one of the most ambitious human spaceflight programs currently in development.
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safety of both astronauts and mission-critical hardware as humanity prepares for its next era of exploration beyond Earth.
The Opportunity
As the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, you\'ll serve as the technical authority for safety, reliability, and mission assurance across a groundbreaking aerospace program.
You\'ll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, test, and program teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, conduct safety reviews, and establish the processes that ensure mission success. This role offers the chance to influence vehicle design, operational safety, and mission readiness from concept through deployment.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead all Safety & Mission Assurance activities across a major aerospace program
Develop, implement, and maintain safety, reliability, and mission assurance policies
Perform hazard analyses and identify potential failure modes throughout the product lifecycle
Work with engineering teams to define, implement, and verify risk mitigation strategies
Lead and coordinate: Hazard Reports
FMECA activities
Reliability assessments
Service life analyses
Risk management processes
Partner with Quality teams to ensure effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance processes
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis activities
Support workforce safety initiatives and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards
Coordinate milestone reviews, safety review boards, and mission assurance assessments
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and government regulations
Drive continuous improvement of safety and reliability processes across the organization
Mentor and lead mission assurance personnel and cross-functional teams
What We're Looking For
Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
6+ years of experience in Safety, Reliability, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, or Quality Engineering within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or complex aerospace programs
Experience creating and implementing Hazard Analysis reports
Experience participating in or leading Safety Review Panels
Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to balance rigorous safety standards with fast-paced development schedules
U.S. Person status required
Preferred Experience
Previous leadership experience managing Safety & Mission Assurance teams
Human-rated vehicle or crewed spaceflight programs
Reliability engineering and reliability prediction methodologies
FMECA and fault tree analysis
Flight hardware development programs
Spacecraft, launch vehicle, rover, or mobility platform experience
Programs that have successfully launched or operated in space
OSHA 10 Certification
Familiarity with: FAR
DFARS
NASA standards and requirements
Aerospace safety review processes
Why Join?
Help shape the safety and reliability of future exploration missions
Influence vehicle design and mission success from day one
Work on one of the most exciting human spaceflight programs currently under development
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex challenges
Build processes and systems that directly impact crew safety and mission assurance
Join a fast-moving organization where your expertise will have visible impact
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Parental leave
Professional development and educational reimbursement
Opportunity to contribute to technologies enabling the next era of human space exploration
If you\'re passionate about safety, reliability, risk management, and ensuring mission success in challenging aerospace environments, we\'d love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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