Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Engineer

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics and planetary mobility, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving a positive impact here on Earth. We are seeking a SMA Engineer to help us create the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.

As a SMA Engineer you will play a vital role in protecting crew, systems, and mission success by identifying and mitigating risks throughout all phases of spaceflight development - from testing to launch and mission operations. You will be focused primarily on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), the cutting edge crewed and autonomous mobility platform that will drive NASA astronauts, carry payloads, and build key infrastructure on the lunar surface. Your work ensures that safety standards are met and that mission-critical operations are conducted with minimal risk to personnel and equipment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with mission planning, testing, and operations
• Ensure compliance with NASA safety standards across spacecraft, launch vehicles, and ground systems
• Support the development and execution of crewed and uncrewed test procedures with a focus on safety
• Provide independent oversight and validation of engineering requirements and risk assessments
• Collaborate with engineering, testing, and operations teams to proactively address safety issues 
• Conduct safety audits, hazard analyses, and design reviews to ensure operational readiness and conformance
• Provide a culture of safety across all phases of development and mission execution

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in safety, mission assurance, or risk management for aerospace systems
• Knowledge of safety standards, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation practices
• Team oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organization and time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• U.S. Persons
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or commercial space programs
• Familiarity with launch vehicle or spacecraft development lifecycles
• Experience with system safety tools
• Background in supporting test operations or human spaceflight programs

Please note that the offer for this position will be contingent on Lunar Outpost Inc being awarded a contract pursuant to a federal Request for Proposal. You should not terminate your existing employment relationship or make any other changes until you receive notice from Lunar Outpost Inc that the contingency has been removed.

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.