Test Engineer
Lunar OutpostTexas, United States
Posted April 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Lunar Outpost is a leading space robotics company that designs and deploys autonomous rovers and lunar terrain vehicles for exploration, resource extraction, and infrastructure development across the Moon and Mars. Its flagship platforms—Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (MAPP) and the truck‑sized Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV)—provide high‑mobility, industrial‑grade solutions that power NASA’s Artemis program and commercial lunar ventures. By partnering with industry giants such as General Motors, Goodyear, and MDA Space, Lunar Outpost leverages cutting‑edge materials and autonomous navigation to deliver reliable operations in the harshest extraterrestrial environments, positioning itself at the forefront of the New Space economy. The company’s culture emphasizes innovation, safety, and a commitment to translating space‑derived resources into tangible benefits for Earth and future human settlements.
Job Description
Lunar Outpost is seeking a Test Engineer to help create the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to test systems that optimize human performance in spaceflight environments.
Requirements
- Design, build, and carry out subsystem, vehicle 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
- 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
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance