Senior GNC Engineer - Sensors

Lunar Outpost • Golden, CO

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About The Position

Lunar Outpost, a leader in space robotics, is seeking a talented and experienced Senior GNC Engineer - Sensors to join their team. This role involves developing cutting-edge autonomous navigation and control systems for lunar rovers. The engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated sensing solutions, enabling rovers to operate independently on the lunar surface. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking missions, contribute to technologies with Earth-based benefits, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced startup environment. The role is crucial for missions like the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts on the lunar surface.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in sensor development and integration for autonomous or robotic systems
• Demonstrated experience with one or more sensing modalities: stereo/mono cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs, encoders, etc.
• Expertise in low-level data handling, sensor drivers, and middleware (ROS, cFS, etc.)
• Strong understanding of time synchronization, coordinate transformations, and calibration methods
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. field relevant to sensing or perception, with research or projects directly applicable to autonomous navigation or robotics
• Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical sensor integration practices, in extreme, unstructured environments(NASA Class A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810)
• Experience designing or deploying sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., EKF, EUF, factor graphs)
• Background in real-time perception or SLAM systems on embedded hardware
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across different engineering domains

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the Sensor team, enabling autonomous operations in challenging lunar environments
• Architect and own the sensing stack, from component selection and interface design to data processing pipelines and sensor fusion integration
• Lead the integration of sensor data into autonomous systems, including interfacing with localization, mapping, and planning subsystems
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize sensing architectures with rover hardware
• Evaluate sensor performance in simulation and field tests; identify and resolve hardware/software integration issues
• Define and enforce sensor hardware mounting standards, interfacing, and environmental constraints
• Own vendor relationships, component procurement, and hardware bring up
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior