Part-time Engineer Jobs in League City, TX

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 Test Engineer to help us create the future of lunar surface mobility in a fast-paced startup environment.

As a Test Engineer you will play a crucial role in the testing and evaluation of vehicle systems at Lunar Outpost and specialized test facilities like those at Johnson Space Center, both with and without crew involvement, ensuring the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) is safe, reliable, and mission-ready for lunar exploration. You will be focused on the LTV, the cutting edge crewed and autonomous mobility platform that will drive NASA astronauts, carry payloads, and build key infrastructure on the lunar surface. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to test systems that optimize human performance in spaceflight environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, build, and carry out subsystem, vehicle level and multi-system level tests
• Test Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) systems such as power, autonomy, communications, navigation, and environmental controls
• Evaluate vehicle performance in simulated lunar terrain and operational scenarios
• Interface with Human Factors, Crew Training, and other teams to support crew testing and training
• Support crew safety through emergency procedure and rescue testing
• Analyze test data and recommend procedure and design improvements
• Develop and use the LTV Ground Test Unit (GTU) to support design validation and inform mission architecture
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and astronauts to refine vehicle design and test procedures

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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.