Senior Test Systems Engineer

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to support the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) program. You will help plan and execute test campaigns, develop and operate vehicle testbed platforms, and contribute to IPT testing efforts within a dynamic startup environment.

Ideal candidates have a aerospace/engineering background, 4–8 years of test and qualification experience on NASA-class vehicles, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4-8 years of experience in developing and executing test and qualification campaigns for NASA Class A and/or human-rated vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and executing engineering test efforts to support requirement verification and validation.
• Familiarity with NASA standards for AI&T (e.g. SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-8739).
• Clear understanding of NASA verification and validation processes.
• Strong test documentation writing skills (plans, procedures, reports).
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and best practices.
• MS Office skills, especially Excel and Project.
• Self-motivated and able to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• U.S. Person

Responsibilities

• Develop test requirements and plans in coordination with IPTs.
• Support IPT generation of test reports.
• Plan and execute component, subassembly, and subsystem qualification campaigns.
• Lead design, build, and test of vehicle test platforms and prototypes.
• Lead development of qualification and test campaign schedules and execute campaigns on schedule.
• Write test procedures and processes to support qualification at multiple levels.
• Provide inputs to program schedules and budgets and report campaign status.

Skills

Test planning

Documentation writing

Systems engineering

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

JAMA

Python scripting

Job description

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 Test Systems Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Senior Test Systems Engineer for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services (LTVS) program, you will be responsible for supporting the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) team in planning and executing test and qualification campaigns, facilitating development, execution, and reporting of Integrated Product Teams (IPT) testing, and developing and operating various vehicle testbed and prototype platforms. Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test requirements and plans in coordination with IPTs
• Support IPT generation of test reports
• Plan and execute component, subassembly, and subsystem qualification campaigns
• Lead efforts to design, build, and test dedicated vehicle test platforms and prototypes
• Lead development of qualification and test campaign schedules in accordance with the AI&T Plan and execute campaigns on schedule to drive program progress
• Write test procedures and processes to support qualification at the component, subsystem, and vehicle level
• Provide expert inputs to program schedules and budgets as well as regular status of campaign execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 4-8 years of experience in developing and executing test and qualification campaigns for NASA Class A and/or human-rated vehicles
• Demonstrated experience leading and executing engineering test efforts to support requirement verification and validation
• Familiarity with NASA standards for AI&T that cover testing, qualification, workmanship, etc. (i.e. SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-8739)
• Clear understanding of NASA verification and validation processes
• Strong test documentation writing skills, such as test plans, procedures, reports, etc.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and best practices
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Project
• 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

• Ability to execute cross-disciplinary engineering from a systems perspective, in areas such as Mechanical, Electrical, Software, etc.
• Familiarity with executing human hazard assessments to support NASA Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)
• Experience testing and/or qualifying vehicle mobility systems, such as suspensions, drivetrains, wheels/tires, etc.
• Experience with designing and building unique test support equipment, such as offload rigs, mechanism actuators, structure mockups, etc.
• Familiarity with Python scripting
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (JIRA/Confluence), JAMA for requirement generation and tracking

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.