Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal

Lunar Outpost • Arvada, CO

4d • $112,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, is seeking a talented, experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal to help define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment. The company is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space and driving positive impacts on Earth.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant spacecraft or aerospace thermal systems experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• Demonstrated experience with requirements development, flowdown, traceability and verification (Jama or similar tools preferred)
• Experience defining and managing interfaces (ICDs) across multidisciplinary systems
• Direct experience supporting or executing thermal test campaigns
• Working knowledge of passive and active thermal control hardware: MLI, heaters, radiators, coatings, heat pipes, fluid loops
• Strong understanding of space thermal environments and heat transfer in space environments (radiation-dominated systems)
• Ability to operate autonomously and take initiative
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• U.S. Person

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, or equivalent tools
• Startup or rapid development program experience
• Experience with NASA/DoD standards (GEVS, MIL-STD)
• Experience with verification method selection and standards tailoring based on risk posture
• Thermal instrumentation and test data analysis experience
• Exposure to hardware/software integration
• Experience supporting configuration management and change control processes

Responsibilities

• Support the Thermal IPT Lead in defining and maintaining thermal subsystem requirements, including allocation, traceability, and verification planning
• Develop and maintain interface definitions (ICDs) between thermal hardware and spacecraft subsystems (structures, avionics, propulsion, EPS)
• Coordinate with Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Design, and Systems Engineering to ensure design closure and requirements compliance
• Contribute to verification & validation (V&V) planning, including definition of test methods, success criteria, and requirement mapping
• Develop and execute thermal test plans (component, subsystem, and vehicle-level), including thermal balance and TVAC campaigns
• Support integration and test (I&T) activities, including instrumentation planning, test setup definition, and data review
• Generate and maintain engineering documentation (ICDs, test plans, procedures, verification matrices)
• Support procurement and build of thermal hardware, including vendor coordination and drawing reviews
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR) and present status, risks, and technical findings
• Identify and communicate risks, gaps, and integration issues, proactively driving resolution in a fast-paced development environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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