Lead, Crew Systems IPT — Human-Rated Spaceflight

lunaroutpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost seeks a Senior Staff Crew Systems Engineer to lead the Crew Systems IPT and drive end‑to‑end integration of crew accommodations for NASA-class programs. You will guide hardware/software development, interfaces, and verification with NASA partners and suppliers to ensure safety, reliability, and certification.

You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software, and safety domains, oversee design reviews and ground tests, and help define requirements and verification plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, industrial, biomedical, or related fields of engineering or science.
• Demonstrated experience in aerospace systems development with technical leadership roles.
• Experience developing and integrating complex, human‑rated systems.
• Familiarity with NASA systems engineering processes and human spaceflight certification requirements.
• Able to govern multiple tasks under pressure and tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical and programmatic leader for the Crew Systems IPT, accountable for performance, cost, and schedule.
• Lead the development of Crew System hardware and software, including displays, seating, lighting, and HMI.
• Collaborate with NASA and commercial stakeholders to ensure a satisfactory Crew Systems solution.
• Ensure compliance with NASA Class-A requirements, human systems integration, safety, and certification standards.
• Define and manage requirements, interfaces, and verification plans across stakeholders.
• Coordinate work across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, safety, and systems disciplines.
• Own integration and validation of crew systems through design reviews, ground testing, and FRR milestones.
• Support training, procedures, and flight products related to crew system usage.
• Champion safety, innovation, and mission success.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Systems engineering

NASA standards

Pressure management

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/industrial/biomedical engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Lunar Outpost seeks a Senior Staff Crew Systems Engineer to lead the Crew Systems IPT and drive end‑to‑end integration of crew accommodations for NASA-class programs. You will guide hardware/software development, interfaces, and verification with NASA partners and suppliers to ensure safety, reliability, and certification.

You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software, and safety domains, oversee design reviews and ground tests, and help define requirements and verification plans.