Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $105k - $145k
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 alsodrivingpositive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seeking aSoftware TestLeadto contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibilities of aSoftware TestLeadincludeleading the design and execution of testprocesses and plans to ensure they meet rigorous performance, safety, and compliance requirements. This roleis responsible forguiding verification activitiesin accordance withaerospace standards, managing test processes, and collaborating with the development teams tovalidateembedded and mission-critical systems. The Software Test Lead ensures all test efforts contribute to the overall system safety and reliability goalsof Lunar Outpost.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the software test strategy for embedded, flight, and ground systems supporting space robotic missions
- Develop test plans, procedures, and documentation to support verification and validation efforts aligned with space-grade software practices
- Build outinitialtest environments including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and continuous integration systems
- Collaborate closely with software, systems, and hardware teams to ensure traceability from requirementsand standardsto test coverage
- Contribute to risk assessments and support faultinjection, failure mode testing, and resilience validation
- Evaluate and introduce automation frameworks andtoolingsuited to the space robotics domain.
- Promotea culture of testing excellence and quality-focused development in a fast-paced,agileenvironment
- Support future hiring, mentorship, and leadership of a growing test engineering team
- Coordinate with other Integrate Product Teamsduring design forensuring testability of design
- Generate andmaintainVerification and Validation Matrices
- Facilitateand organize software product certification
- Coordinate with System Level Integration & Test Teams
- Coordinate andinteract with customers
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree incomputer science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, with2 years in leadership or senior test engineering role
- Experience testing embedded or real-time software in robotics, space systems, or safety-critical environments
- Familiarity with verification frameworks for high-reliability software
- Proficiencywith 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 criticaldeadlines
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 withtesting in acloud-basedenvironments
- Experience with thecFSand VxWorks Operating Systems
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.