Simulation Test Lead

Lunar Outpost • Arvada, CO

1d • $115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Lunar Outpost, a leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, is seeking a Simulation Test Lead to join their dynamic startup environment. This role is crucial for shaping the future of humanity's presence in space by contributing to the design and execution of Simulation test processes and plans. The Simulation Test Lead will ensure these processes meet rigorous performance, safety, and compliance requirements, guiding software verification activities in accordance with aerospace standards. The position involves managing test processes, collaborating with development teams to validate embedded and mission-critical systems, and ensuring all test efforts contribute to the overall system safety and reliability goals of Lunar Outpost. The role offers the opportunity to work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts on the lunar surface.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software testing
• Experience testing simulation based products, space systems, or safety-critical environments
• Familiarity with verification frameworks for high-reliability software
• Proficiency with test tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and systems engineering principles
• 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

• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, spacecraft avionics, or autonomous controls
• Experience with HIL systems, simulators, and testbeds used in spaceflight software development
• Exposure to configuration management, CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation standards
• Experience with testing in a cloud-based environments
• Experience with the cFS and VxWorks Operating Systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the software test strategy for simulations supporting space robotic missions
• Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification and validation efforts aligned with space-grade software practices
• Build out initial test environments including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and continuous integration systems
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, and hardware teams to ensure traceability from requirements and standards to test coverage
• Contribute to risk assessments and support fault injection, failure mode testing, and resilience validation
• Evaluate and introduce automation frameworks and tooling suited to the space robotics domain
• Promote a culture of testing excellence and quality-focused development in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Coordinate with other Integrate Product Teams during design for ensuring testability of design
• Generate and maintain Verification and Validation Matrices
• Facilitate and organize software product certification
• Coordinate with System Level Integration & Test Teams
• Coordinate and interact with customers

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