Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $90k - $135k

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 arecurrentlyseekingaFlightVehicleSystems Engineerto contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.AsaFlightVehicleSystems Engineer,you willbe responsible forsupporting the design, integration, and verification of NASAs Lunar Terrain Vehicle.

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, interfaceutilization, and others

• Leaddevelopment ofselectcross-cutting vehicle designs in collaboration with subsystem leads

• Develop andmaintaininternal and external interface control documents (ICDs)

• Participate in creation of analysis plans and test plansin accordance withverification and validationmethodologies, andsupportdocumentation of test events and traceability back to requirements

• Perform system-level modeling and analysis tooptimizedesignperformance, reliability, and safety

• Assistwith management ofengineering documentation, including Master Equipment Lists, BOMs,Design Data Books,etc.

• Ensure design and process compliance with applicable NASA standards

• Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring working group sessions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree inElectrical, Mechanical, or AerospaceEngineering or related discipline

• 2+ years of experiencein Systems Engineering

• Strong understanding of spacecraftsubsystems, including flight hardware and flight software

• Demonstrated experience in requirements management, interface control, and verification planning

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering(MBSE)practices andtoolslike Cameo

• Experience using requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama

• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet criticaldeadlines

• 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
• Previousexperience in mission operationsor 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 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.