Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics and planetary mobility, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving a positive impact here on Earth. We are seeking a SMA Engineer to help us create the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment. As a SMA Engineer you will play a vital role in protecting crew, systems, and mission success by identifying and mitigating risks throughout all phases of spaceflight development - from testing to launch and mission operations. You will be focused primarily on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), the cutting edge crewed and autonomous mobility platform that will drive NASA astronauts, carry payloads, and build key infrastructure on the lunar surface. Your work ensures that safety standards are met and that mission-critical operations are conducted with minimal risk to personnel and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with mission planning, testing, and operations

Ensure compliance with NASA safety standards across spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems

Support the development and execution of crewed and uncrewed test procedures with a focus on safety

Provide independent oversight and validation of engineering requirements and risk assessments

Collaborate with engineering, testing, and operations teams to proactively address safety issues 

Conduct safety audits, hazard analyses, and design reviews to ensure operational readiness and conformance

Provide a culture of safety across all phases of development and mission execution

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in safety, mission assurance, or risk management for aerospace systems

Knowledge of safety standards, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation practices

Team oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Excellent organization and time management skills and attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

U.S. Persons

Preferred Qualifications: 

Advanced degree in a related field

Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or commercial space programs

Familiarity with launch vehicle or spacecraft development lifecycles

Experience with system safety tools

Background in supporting test operations or human spaceflight programs

Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status.) We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.