Lead Sensor Engineer – Autonomous Lunar Rovers

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Lunar Outpost, based in Golden, CO, is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer – Sensors to lead the Sensor team in developing cutting-edge navigation and control systems for lunar rovers. This role focuses on implementing sophisticated sensing solutions that enable autonomous operations on the lunar surface.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in sensor development, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in sensor development and integration.
• Experience with sensing modalities: stereo/mono cameras, LiDAR, radar, etc.
• Strong understanding of time synchronization and calibration methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sensor team for autonomous operations in lunar environments.
• Architect and own the sensing stack from design to integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize sensing architectures.

Skills

Sensor development

Autonomous systems

Data processing

Signal processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

LiDAR

ROS

Sensors

Job description

Lunar Outpost, based in Golden, CO, is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer – Sensors to lead the Sensor team in developing cutting-edge navigation and control systems for lunar rovers. This role focuses on implementing sophisticated sensing solutions that enable autonomous operations on the lunar surface.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in sensor development, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, and a collaborative work environment.