Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal to help define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.

The main responsibilities for this role will be to help supervise requirements management, standards compliance, verification, validation, and testing activities, to define/contribute to and maintain subsystem interfaces, and to serve in a technical oversight role for vendors and subcontractors working on the thermal system. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Thermal Subsystem Integrated Product Team Lead to help verify design compliance of the Thermal Control Subsystem of the vehicle 
• Manage and generate interface control packages in coordination with other IPTs 
• Work with IPT lead, program management, and central systems engineering to generate, evolve, and/or manage program inputs like scheduling and budgets 
• Maintain and update key technical budgets and associated performance metrics for the vehicle in cooperation with other IPTs 
• Help coordinate procurement of thermal control hardware in line with the program schedule 
• Serve as the technical point of contact for vendors and subcontractors in cooperation with the IPT lead 
• Help coordinate testing and instrumentation of thermal control hardware in component, sub-system, and/or vehicle-level testing in cooperation with the Thermal IPT Lead and Vehicle AI&T Lead. 
• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of verification and test activities 
• Inspect installed engineering unit and flight unit thermal control hardware for compliance with drawings and requirements 
• Contribute to systems engineering analyses relevant to thermal subsystem  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Systems, or other relevant engineering field 
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience 
• Experience with spacecraft AI&T campaigns 
• Experience working with spacecraft Active and Passive Thermal Control Systems Engineering 
• Experience with managing interface controls 
• Experience with hardware procurement
  and vendor management 
• Experience in leading requirement verification and validation efforts 
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines 
• Excellent organization and time management skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Experience with program scheduling and  
• U.S. Person 
  

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with spacecraft fluid management systems and/or pressurized components 
• Experience presenting at program milestone reviews, such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews and Testing, and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews 
• Hands-on experience with Subsystem and/or Vehicle-level Thermal Cycle, Thermal Balance, and TVAC testing 
• Experience with standards compliance and tailoring, including NASA standards and range safety 
• Some familiarity with Thermal Desktop 
• Experience working on a NASA Class A program 

Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS SubCLIN 1C Award from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.

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.