Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Colorado

INTRODUCTION

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Simulation Flight Software Integration Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. As a Simulation Flight Software Integration Engineer, you will work to leverage software/hardware interfaces to connect high-fidelity simulations to our flight software for both software in the loop and hardware in the loop testing. You will work with the flight software teams to define and document these common interfaces and implement the simulation side of the interface. You will also share responsibility for maintaining proper versioning of the simulation and flight software.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and document interfaces between the flight software and the system simulator
• Implement interfaces between the flight software and the system simulator
• Communicate across teams to generate shared understanding of the interfaces
• Own the versioning of the simulation and its compatibility with flight software versions
• Develop unit tests to validate the interfaces
• Develop integration tests to validate the interfaces
• Work with the analysis and test engineers to ensure continuous testing of the interfaces

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience in embedded C/C++ programming
• Experience with Serial, IP, UPD, GPIO, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Experience with Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs)
• Experience with ROS2
• Experience in Python and C++, ability to write reusable code
• Experience with interface/API documentation
• Experience with git, unit testing, and code coverage tracking
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Person

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with NASA’s Core Flight Software (cFS) and VxWorks
• Experience with Google Test (gtest/gmock)
• Understanding of physical systems and their models, e.g. Radio Systems, Thermal Systems, Vehicle Dynamics, Power Systems, image/camera models
• Experience with Linux, Windows, and MacOS
• Experience with Docker

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.