Senior Test Systems Engineer | Lunar Outpost USA

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? We are hiring for 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 Lunar Outpost 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr EVONA