Lunar Outpost · 23 hours ago
Senior Thermal Systems Engineer
Lunar Outpost is a trailblazer in space robotics, dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space. The Senior Thermal Systems Engineer will supervise requirements management, standards compliance, and testing activities while overseeing vendors and subcontractors for the thermal system.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics
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
Qualification
Required
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
U.S. Person
Preferred
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
Company
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$21.61MKey Investors
Explorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance
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