Lunar Outpost · 1 day ago
Autonomy Systems Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLunar Outpost is focused on developing autonomous navigation and control systems for lunar rovers. The Autonomy Systems Engineer will define and document systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure the safety and performance of software systems for space exploration.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with technical leads to define and document autonomous navigation, control systems, and decision-making algorithms for lunar rovers
Contribute to systems engineering processes, including requirement decomposition, traceability, system interfaces, and verification & validation (V&V)
Participate in milestone design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc), trade studies, and technical risk assessments
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including ICDs and V&V plans
Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, avionics, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize autonomy software with rover hardware
Analyze data to improve autonomous system performance and reliability under various lunar conditions
Support rigorous testing campaigns to verify the safety of autonomous systems through hardware-in-the-loop simulations and field-testing
Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to streamline robotics development
Ensure software systems adhere to industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance in space exploration contexts
Stay at the forefront of autonomy, robotics, and control technology, incorporating the latest advancements into our projects
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience in autonomy software for robotic or autonomous systems, with a proven track record in navigation, perception, and/or control systems
Experience in research and development of perception, localization, and controls in unstructured environments
Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Expertise in programming languages such as C++, Python, and familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System)
Hands-On experience Integrating software with sensors, actuators, or embedded systems
U.S. Person
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D in a field relevant to autonomy, robotics, or AI, with research or projects directly applicable to autonomous navigation or robotics
Experience with autonomous systems in space, or other extreme, unstructured environments
Familiarity with GPU acceleration, FPGA integration, or real-time OS environments
Experience with industry standards such as MISRA & DO-178B
Familiarity with SLAM, POMDPs, or other advanced planning and decision-making frameworks
Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across different engineering domains
Company
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost provides advanced spacecraft and robotics solutions for space missions.
51-200 employees
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
Leadership Team
Justin Cyrus
Chief Executive Officer
Julian Cyrus
Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer
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