Staff Software Systems Engineer

Confidential

Golden, Colorado permanent

Posted: February 17, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking a talented Software Systems Engineer to join our team in Golden, CO, where we are developing a sustainable presence in space. As a key member of our Software Systems team, you will define the future of lunar surface mobility and contribute to the development of our space robotics systems.

Job Description

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 Software Systems Engineer to help define the future of lunar surface mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with technical leads to define and document SW architecture

Create and analyze use cases

Identify Key and Driving requirements with applicable Software Team Leads

Govern and track features throughout the system lifecycle

Decompose customer and mission requirements into SW design requirements

Complete requirement allocation and traceability analysis

Participate in regular milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc)

V&V planning and execution for SW requirements, standards, and integration campaigns

Work with team leads on software development increment planning of computer software configuration items (CSCIs)

Author and/or support development of Software Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that align with other subsystems

Author and/or support the generation of Software User Guides

Template and organize database message packet structures

Engage in the full software lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning

Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to streamline SW development

Support development of ConOps for Space to Ground interactions

Required Qualifications:

Experience with Unit and/or Automated Testing suites

Experience with Agile development

Experience with industry standards such as NPR-7150.2D, MISRA & DO-178B

Demonstrated experience with requirements of development, decomposition, traceability, and verification (e.g., Jama, DOORS, or similar tools).

Strong understanding of software architecture, interface control documents (ICDs), and system-level design.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another related science discipline

A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience

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

Excellent organization and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

U.S. Person

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in systems engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Experience on NASA, DoD, or other government aerospace programs (e.g., flight software, ground segment, avionics)

Familiarity with decomposition of NASA standards and requirements

Experience with network and embedded programming

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure

Experience with Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS)

Understanding of cybersecurity controls for spacecrafts such as those defined in NIST 800-53

Experience performing hazard analyses, FMEA/FMECA, or fault tolerant system design

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.

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