Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

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 Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer, you will support the complete systems engineering lifecycle for our MAPP platform across multiple contracted lunar missions.Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost!  Key Responsibilities: Work with subsystem leads to assess design against technical performance measures (TPMs) to ensure healthy design margins Manage technical budgets including mass, power, interface utilization, and others Lead development of select cross-cutting vehicle designs in collaboration with subsystem leads Develop and maintain internal and external interface control documents (ICDs) Participate in creation of analysis plans and test plans in accordance with verification and validation methodologies, and support documentation of test events and traceability back to requirements Perform system-level modeling and analysis to optimize design performance, reliability, and safety Assist with management of engineering documentation, including Master Equipment Lists, BOMs, Design Data Books, etc. Ensure design and process compliance with applicable standards Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, including flight hardware and flight software Demonstrated experience in requirements management, interface control, and verification planning Experience using requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama 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: Experience with Class A spaceflight missions, human space flight, or human-rated vehicle development Prior experience with ITAR/EAR compliance documentation and handling export-controlled technical data Previous experience in mission operations or integration and test campaign design and execution 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 employerPaid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacationRetirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributionsPaid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidaysParental leaveEducational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career developmentLunar 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.DepartmentSEITEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceMid-level