Lunar Outpost · 8 hours ago
Test Engineer
Lunar Outpost is a trailblazer in space robotics and planetary mobility, dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space. They are seeking a Test Engineer to play a crucial role in the testing and evaluation of vehicle systems, ensuring the Lunar Terrain Vehicle is safe and mission-ready for lunar exploration.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics
Responsibilities
Design, build, and carry out subsystem, vehicle-level level and multi-system level tests
Test Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) systems, such as power, autonomy, communications, navigation, and environmental controls
Evaluate vehicle performance in simulated lunar terrain and operational scenarios
Interface with Human Factors, Crew Training, and other teams to support crew testing and training
Support crew safety through emergency procedure and rescue testing
Analyze test data and recommend procedure and design improvements
Develop and use the LTV Ground Test Unit (GTU) to support design validation and inform mission architecture
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and astronauts to refine vehicle design and test procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in test or systems engineering
Hands-on testing experience in lab or field environments
Team-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organization, time management skills, and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
U.S. Persons
Preferred
Advanced degree in a related discipline
NASA or spaceflight program experience
Familiarity with terrain mobility systems or EVA operations
Experience with data acquisition, test automation, or simulation tools
Knowledge of spacecraft systems and operations and NASA training certification processes and standards
Company
Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost builds robotic rovers and infrastructure to enable sustainable exploration, mobility, and commerce on the Moon and beyond.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$21.61MKey Investors
Industrious Ventures,Type One VenturesExplorer 1 FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
2024-11-13Series A· $9.61M
2022-05-24Seed· $12M
2021-09-01Non Equity Assistance
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