Autonomy Systems Engineer

As a GN&C Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge autonomous navigation and control systems for our lunar rovers. Working at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, you will aid in defining, documenting, and verifying the integrity of sophisticated software solutions that enable our rovers to operate independently on the lunar surface. Your work will not only contribute to groundbreaking missions but also to technologies that have the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, you'll bring your expertise to solve complex challenges and drive the innovation needed to explore new frontiers. Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface! Key Responsibilities: Work with technical leads to define and document autonomous navigation, control systems, and decision-making algorithms for lunar roversContribute to systems engineering processes, including requirement decomposition, traceability, system interfaces, and verification & validation (V&V)Participate in milestone design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc), trade studies, and technical risk assessmentsDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including ICDs and V&V plansCollaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, avionics, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize autonomy software with rover hardwareAnalyze data to improve autonomous system performance and reliability under various lunar conditionsSupport rigorous testing campaigns to verify the safety of autonomous systems throughhardware-in-the-loop simulations and field-testingIdentify, propose, and implement process improvements to streamline robotics developmentEnsure software systems adhere to industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance in space exploration contextsStay at the forefront of autonomy, robotics, and control technology, incorporating the latest advancements into our projectsRequired Qualifications: A minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience in autonomy software for robotic or autonomous systems, with a proven track record in navigation, perception, and/or control systems Experience in research and development of perception, localization, and controls in unstructured environmentsBachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field Expertise in programming languages such as C++, Python, and familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) Hands-On experience Integrating software with sensors, actuators, or embedded systems U.S. PersonPreferred Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D in a field relevant to autonomy, robotics, or AI, with research or projects directly applicable to autonomous navigation or roboticsExperience with autonomous systems in space, or other extreme, unstructured environmentsFamiliarity with GPU acceleration, FPGA integration, or real-time OS environmentsExperience with industry standards such as MISRA & DO-178BFamiliarity with SLAM, POMDPs, or other advanced planning and decision-making frameworksDemonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across different engineering domainsAny offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.

Created: 2026-04-02