Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

As a Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, integration, and verification of NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Work with subsystem leads to assess design against technical performance measures (TPMs) to ensure healthy design margins

Manage technical budgets, including mass, power, interface utilization, and others

Lead development of select cross-cutting vehicle designs in collaboration with subsystem leads

Develop and maintain internal and external interface control documents (ICDs) 

Participate in the creation of analysis plans and test plans in accordance with verification and validation methodologies, and support documentation of test events and traceability back to requirements 

Perform system-level modeling and analysis to optimize design performance, reliability, and safety 

Assist with management of engineering documentation, including Master Equipment Lists, BOMs, Design Data Books, etc.

Ensure design and process compliance with applicable NASA standards

Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring working group sessions

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering or related discipline 

5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering 

Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, including flight hardware and flight software 

Demonstrated experience in requirements management, interface control, and verification planning

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering practices and tools, like Cameo  

Experience using requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama 

Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines

Excellent organization and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

U.S. Person 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human space flight, or human-rated vehicle development

Prior experience with ITAR/EAR compliance documentation and handling export-controlled technical data

Previous experience in mission operations, integration, and test campaign design and execution 

 Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS SubCLIN 1C Award 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.

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer

Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation

Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.