Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanitys presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Thermal to help define the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment. The main responsibilities for this role will be to help supervise requirements management, standards compliance, verification, validation, and testing activities, to define/contribute to and maintain subsystem interfaces, and to serve in a technical oversight role for vendors and subcontractors working on the thermal system.

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Key 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

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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 Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, 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. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.