Senior Thermal Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced Senior Thermal Systems Engineer to help define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.
The main responsibilities for this role will be to help supervise requirements management, standards compliance, verification, validation, and testing activities, to define/contribute to and maintain subsystem interfaces, and to serve in a technical oversight role for vendors and subcontractors working on the thermal system. Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

 Key Responsibilities: 

Work closely with the Thermal Subsystem Integrated Product Team Lead to help verify design compliance of the Thermal Control Subsystem of the vehicle 

Manage and generate interface control packages in coordination with other IPTs 

Work with IPT lead, program management, and central systems engineering to generate, evolve, and/or manage program inputs like scheduling and budgets 

Maintain and update key technical budgets and associated performance metrics for the vehicle in cooperation with other IPTs 

Help coordinate procurement of thermal control hardware in line with the program schedule 

Serve as the technical point of contact for vendors and subcontractors in cooperation with the IPT lead 

Help coordinate testing and instrumentation of thermal control hardware in component, sub-system, and/or vehicle-level testing in cooperation with the Thermal IPT Lead and Vehicle AI&T Lead. 

Assist in the design, planning, and execution of verification and test activities 

Inspect installed engineering unit and flight unit thermal control hardware for compliance with drawings and requirements 

Contribute to systems engineering analyses relevant to thermal subsystem  

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or other relevant engineering field 

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience 

Experience with spacecraft AI&T campaigns 

Experience working with spacecraft Active and Passive Thermal Control Systems Engineering 

Experience with managing interface controls 

Experience with hardware procurement
and vendor management 

Experience in leading requirement verification and validation efforts 

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

Excellent organization and time management skills 

Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Experience with program scheduling and  

U.S. Person 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with spacecraft fluid management systems and/or pressurized components 

Experience presenting at program milestone reviews, such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews and Testing, and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews 

Hands-on experience with Subsystem and/or Vehicle-level Thermal Cycle, Thermal Balance, and TVAC testing 

Experience with standards compliance and tailoring, including NASA standards and range safety 

Some familiarity with Thermal Desktop 

Experience working on a NASA Class A program 

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.