Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

Department: SEIT

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Golden, Colorado, United States

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 be responsible for supporting the design, integration, and verification of NASA’s 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, 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 NASA standards 

• Collaborate with NASA Insight members in recurring working group sessions 

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 with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools like Cameo  

• 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 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.