Senior Test Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $112k - $150k

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 currentlyseekingaSenior TestSystems Engineerto contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.AsaSenior TestSystems Engineerfor the Lunar Terrain VehicleServices(LTVS) program,you will be responsible forsupporting the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)team in planningand executingtest and qualification campaigns,facilitating development, execution, and reporting ofIntegrated Product Teams (IPT)testing, anddeveloping and operatingvarious 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:

• Developtest requirements andplans in coordination withIPTs

• Support IPT generation of test reports

• Planand executecomponent, subassembly, andsubsystem qualification campaigns

• Lead efforts todesign, build, and testdedicated vehicle test platforms andprototypes

• Lead development ofqualification and test campaign schedulesin accordance withthe AI&T Planand execute campaigns on schedule to drive program progress

• Write test proceduresand processesto support qualification at thecomponent, subsystem, and vehicle level

• Provide expert inputsto programschedules and budgets as well as regular status of campaign execution

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or relateddiscipline
  

• 48 years ofexperience in developing and executingtestand qualificationcampaigns for NASA ClassA and/or human-rated vehicles

• Demonstrated experience leading and executing engineering test efforts to support requirement verification and validation

• Familiarity with NASA standards forAI&Tthat covertesting, 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 criticaldeadlines

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• U.S. Person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to executecross-disciplinary engineeringfrom a systems perspective,in areassuch as Mechanical, Electrical, Software, etc.

• Familiarity withexecuting human hazard assessments to support NASA Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)

• Experience testing and/or qualifyingvehicle mobility systems, such as suspensions, drivetrains, wheels/tires, etc.

• Experience withdesigning and buildingunique test support equipment, such as offload rigs, mechanism actuators,structure mockups, etc.

• Familiarity with Python scripting

• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (JIRA/Confluence), JAMAforrequirement generation andtracking

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 OutpostInc.is an equal opportunity employer.Lunar Outpost Inc. doesnot discriminateon the basis ofrace,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. Allemployees,including executives andhuman resources personnel, are expectedtoconduct themselves with professionalism andtreat others withdignityandrespect in accordance with this policy.