Senior GNC Engineer - Sensors

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for the Sensor team, enabling autonomous operations in challenging lunar environments
• Architect and own the sensing stack, from component selection and interface design to data processing pipelines and sensor fusion integration
• Lead the integration of sensor data into autonomous systems, including interfacing with localization, mapping, and planning subsystems
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize sensing architectures with rover hardware
• Evaluate sensor performance in simulation and field tests; identify and resolve hardware/software integration issues
• Define and enforce sensor hardware mounting standards, interfacing, and environmental constraints
• Own vendor relationships, component procurement, and hardware bring up
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in sensor development and integration for autonomous or robotic systems
• Demonstrated experience with one or more sensing modalities: stereo/mono cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs, encoders, etc.
• Expertise in low-level data handling, sensor drivers, and middleware (ROS, cFS, etc.)
• Strong understanding of time synchronization, coordinate transformations, and calibration methods
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. field relevant to sensing or perception, with research or projects directly applicable to autonomous navigation or robotics
• Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical sensor integration practices, in extreme, unstructured environments(NASA Class A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810)
• Experience designing or deploying sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., EKF, EUF, factor graphs)
• Background in real-time perception or SLAM systems on embedded hardware
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively across different engineering domains

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

Retailment 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.