Lunar Outpost
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As a GN&C Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting‑edge autonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers. Working at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, you will aid in the definition, documentation, and V&V throughout the entire lifecycle of sophisticated software solutions that enable our rovers to operate independently on the lunar surface. Your work will not only contribute to groundbreaking missions but also to technologies that have the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams, you'll bring your expertise to solve complex challenges and drive the innovation needed to explore new frontiers.
Key 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
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
EEO Statement Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Aviation & Aerospace
Location: Arvada, CO (Denver, CO) – Salary range $58,406.40–$102,211.20 (approximately) – Open position.
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As a GN&C Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of cutting‑edge autonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers. Working at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, you will aid in the definition, documentation, and V&V throughout the entire lifecycle of sophisticated software solutions that enable our rovers to operate independently on the lunar surface. Your work will not only contribute to groundbreaking missions but also to technologies that have the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross‑disciplinary engineering teams, you'll bring your expertise to solve complex challenges and drive the innovation needed to explore new frontiers.
Key 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
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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
EEO Statement Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Aviation & Aerospace
Location: Arvada, CO (Denver, CO) – Salary range $58,406.40–$102,211.20 (approximately) – Open position.
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