Simulation Test Engineer

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Three weeks vacation per year

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Lunar Outpost, based in Colorado, is seeking a Simulation Test Engineer to join their team dedicated to advancing space exploration. This role involves implementing software test strategies for simulations, managing test processes, and collaborating closely with diverse development teams to ensure system reliability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have up to 3 years of experience in software testing, ideally in space systems or related environments. The position offers significant opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic and innovative company.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in software testing.
• Experience testing simulation-based products or safety-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the software test strategy for simulations.
• Develop test plans and documentation for verification and validation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Software testing

Automation frameworks

Scripting languages

Systems engineering principles

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

HIL systems

Simulation software

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. Currently, we are seeking a Simulation Test Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment, contributing to the design and execution of Simulation test processes and plans to ensure they meet rigorous performance, safety, and compliance requirements. This role is responsible for guiding software verification activities in accordance with aerospace standards, managing test processes, and collaborating with the development teams to validate embedded and mission-critical systems. The Simulation Test Lead ensures all test efforts contribute to the overall system safety and reliability goals of Lunar Outpost.

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

• Design and implement the software test strategy for simulations supporting space robotic missions
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification and validation efforts aligned with space-grade software practices
• Build out initial test environments including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and continuous integration systems
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, and hardware teams to ensure traceability from requirements and standards to test coverage
• Contribute to risk assessments and support fault injection, failure mode testing, and resilience validation
• Evaluate and introduce automation frameworks and tooling suited to the space robotics domain.
• Promote a culture of testing excellence and quality-focused development in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Coordinate with other Integrate Product Teams during design for ensuring testability of design
• Generate and maintain Verification and Validation Matrices
• Facilitate and organize software product certification
• Coordinate with System Level Integration & Test Teams
• Coordinate and interact with customers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 0-3 years of experience in software testing
• Experience testing simulation based products, space systems, or safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with verification frameworks for high-reliability software
• Proficiency with test tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and systems engineering principles
• 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

• Hands‑on experience with robotic systems, spacecraft avionics, or autonomous controls
• Experience with HIL systems, simulators, and testbeds used in spaceflight software development
• Exposure to configuration management, CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation standards
• Experience with testing in a cloud-based environments
• Experience with the cFS and VxWorks Operating Systems

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.