Job Description Job Description Salary: $95k - $130k
Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanitys presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seekingaProject Engineer- Mobility to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As aProject Engineer - Mobility, you willbe responsible forplanning,logistics, coordination, and budgets for testing, prototypes,procurement, flight hardware, etc.You will exercise ownership of mechanical and electrical hardware and subsystems, managecustomerand partner interactions, and ensure successful delivery of vehicle solutions critical to mission success.
Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than theyve ever been before on the lunar surface!
KeyResponsibilities:
Exercise ownership ofpartsand assemblies for flight hardware, prototypes, and GSE (Ground Support Equipment).
Participate inselection, integration, and deliveryof materials, hardware, actuators, sensors, harnesses,convertersetc.
Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to define fabrication methods, lead times, and ensure delivered hardware meets design and quality requirements.
Inspectand inventory receivedhardware ofvarious types,verifying againstdesign specifications and quality standards.
Participate inplanning and documentation ofprototyping efforts and test events.
Document work clearly, adequately justifying design decisions and supporting generation of design/analysis data products for internal and external reviews and presentations.
Participate in internal and external meetings to ensure clear communication ismaintainedand project goals areattained.
Collaborate with team membersacross disciplines to ensuremulti-faceted needs of all stakeholders are met.
Participate in planning/scheduling efforts and meetings, and delegate and direct tasking of team members toaccomplishbroader programmatic goals.
Provide estimates of cost, schedule, and risk from programmatic and interdisciplinary technical standpoints.
Contribute todevelopmentof internal design, manufacturing, test processes, and documentation processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Actively support manufacturing and procurement during project execution, including troubleshooting integration issues and developing process improvements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree inmechanicalengineering, electrical engineering,or related discipline
3+ Years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with challenging deadlines and multidisciplinary inputs
Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts to achieve project deliverables
Experienceworkingwithhigh voltage, high powerDCpowerdistributionand batterysystems
Proficiencyin project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Trello, etc.
Demonstrated experience interactingand coordinatingwithkey internal and external stakeholders
Strong demonstrated experience documenting designs, analysis, tests, presentations, meetings, etc.
Familiarity with standard aerospace review process MCR, PDR, CDR, etc.
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 Qualifications:
Project managementcertification (PMP or CAPM)
Proficiencyin using SolidWorks for design of parts, assemblies, drawings, etc.
Proficiencyin EPS modeling, design,and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink,Altium Designer,Ansys Electrical, PSpice, ETAP).
Proficiencyin use of trade studies as a decision-making aid
Prior experience in aerospace startup environment
Demonstrated experiencemanaginghardwaredevelopment and maturationfor spaceflight
Demonstrated leadership in engineering environment
Familiarity with vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing campaigns
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development
Lunar OutpostInc.is an equal opportunity employer.Lunar Outpost Inc. doesnot discriminateon the basis ofrace,color,religion, sex (including pregnancy,sexual orientation,and gender identity),national origin, ethnicity,age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Allemployees,including executives andhuman resources personnel, are expectedtoconduct themselves with professionalism andtreat others withdignityandrespect in accordance with this policy.
