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Lunar Outpost · 2 days ago

GNC Senior Software Engineer - Sensors

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lunar Outpost is a trailblazer in space robotics, dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space. They are seeking a talented, experienced GNC Senior Software Engineer - Sensors to lead the development of autonomous navigation and control systems for lunar rovers, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for the Sensor team, enabling autonomous operations in challenging lunar environments

Architect and own the sensing stack, from component selection and interface design to data processing pipelines and sensor fusion integration

Lead the integration of sensor data into autonomous systems, including interfacing with localization, mapping, and planning subsystems

Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize sensing architectures with rover hardware

Evaluate sensor performance in simulation and field tests; identify and resolve hardware/software integration issues

Define and enforce sensor hardware mounting standards, interfacing, and environmental constraints

Own vendor relationships, component procurement, and hardware bring up

Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Qualification

Sensor developmentSensor integrationData processing pipelinesSensor fusionROSLiDARIMUsCoordinate transformationsOrganizationTime managementWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field

A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in sensor development and integration for autonomous or robotic systems

Demonstrated experience with one or more sensing modalities: stereo/mono cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs, encoders, etc

Expertise in low-level data handling, sensor drivers, and middleware (ROS, cFS, etc.)

Strong understanding of time synchronization, coordinate transformations, and calibration methods

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

Master's or Ph.D. field relevant to sensing or perception, with research or projects directly applicable to autonomous navigation or robotics

Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical sensor integration practices, in extreme, unstructured environments(NASA Class A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810)

Experience designing or deploying sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., EKF, EUF, factor graphs)

Background in real-time perception or SLAM systems on embedded hardware

Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across different engineering domains