Staff Scientist
Core
Lead strategic science initiatives and coordinate research programs for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Senior Technical Leader)
Builds
Artificial-gravity human-rated space stations (Haven Station)
Domain
Aerospace / Space Exploration / Life Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic science initiative leadership, complex spaceflight research program management, external scientist and payload provider engagement, NASA program collaboration, human research ethics oversight, terrestrial-to-spaceflight experiment translation, scientific team mentorship
Preferred skills
PhD in empiric science, NASA research program collaboration experience, international research collaboration management, orbital research laboratory design, scientific program development leadership
Technologies
Spaceflight environments (ISS), orbital research laboratories, flight payload systems
Responsibilities
Support execution of Vast science strategy and align scientific opportunities with company research roadmaps, Lead development and management of complex spaceflight research programs, Engage directly with external scientists, international partners, and payload providers to develop flight research opportunities, Collaborate with NASA programs including Biological and Physical Sciences (BPS), Human Research Program (HRP), and Mars Campaign Office (MCO), Translate terrestrial research concepts into viable spaceflight experiments in collaboration with payload providers and engineering teams, Maintain institutional scientific integrity including appropriate scientific review and ethics oversight for human and payload research, Represent Vast in scientific conferences, panels, and industry forums, Provide leadership and mentorship to internal science teams, Support vehicle laboratory development and research capability expansion
Seniority
Staff, strategic leadership & mentorship