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Lunar Outpost

Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

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 also driving ...

Lunar Outpost, Inc.

Senior Contracts Specialist

Arvada, CO · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.

Lunar Outpost

Senior Contracts Specialist

Arvada, CO · On-site

$100K/yr

Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.

Lunar Outpost

Senior Contracts Specialist

Arvada, CO · On-site

$100K/yr

Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in space robotics, and why are they important?

To thrive in Space Robotics, you need strong expertise in robotics engineering, mechanical and electrical systems, software programming (such as Python, C++), and a degree in engineering or a related STEM field. Familiarity with simulation tools (like ROS or MATLAB), spacecraft systems, and safety certifications such as ITAR compliance or NASA-specific training are often required. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills set professionals apart in this field. These qualifications are crucial for developing reliable robotic systems that operate in challenging and high-stakes space environments.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in space robotics?

A typical day for a professional in Space Robotics often involves designing, testing, and troubleshooting robotic systems intended for use in space missions. You might spend time collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, analyzing data from simulations or hardware tests, and refining software algorithms for robotic autonomy. Depending on the project cycle, your work could shift between hands-on prototyping, system integration, and writing technical documentation or reports. Regular collaboration with mission planners, systems engineers, and possibly international partners is common, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

What is space robotics?

A Space Robotics job involves designing, building, and programming robotic systems for use in space exploration and operations. These robots assist with tasks such as satellite servicing, planetary exploration, and habitat construction in space. Engineers in this field work on robotic arms, autonomous rovers, and humanoid robots for space missions. The role requires expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, control systems, and aerospace engineering.

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Senior Space Systems Engineer

Katalyst Space Technologies

Broomfield, CO • On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Katalyst Description:
We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.
Katalyst Culture:
Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder. You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
Overview
As a Senior Space Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing cohesive system architectures and ensuring the effective integration of spacecraft subsystems to meet mission objectives. This position is a Senior Space Systems Engineering role, focused on the engineering of space systems, rather than a systems engineer for space. We're looking for someone with a deep understanding of how complex subsystems interact and impact overall system performance.
What You'll Do
  • Oversee and perform system-wide architecture design, ensuring subsystems function cohesively and meet overarching system goals
  • Lead detailed technical efforts and spearhead trade studies of space system architectures
  • Identify and address gaps between requirements and top-level objectives, constraining broad problems and decomposing them into actionable tasks to implement solutions
  • Support the sourcing and selection of key suppliers, components, and technologies
  • Integrate spacecraft components, ensuring cohesive system functionality and compatibility across all subsystems
  • Define Key Performance Parameters, select quantifiable metrics, and determine modeling approaches to directly address and answer key design questions in physics-based modeling and simulation efforts
  • Lead small multi-discipline teams on spacecraft design, space mission design, and R&D projects
  • Assist proposal capture efforts, including private/public, DoD, OGA, and other commercial partnerships
  • Conduct comprehensive system analyses, including risk assessments, reliability analyses, and trade studies to optimize system performance
  • Participate in design reviews, ensuring that designs meet mission requirements, are feasible, and incorporate best practices
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate integrated system performance in simulated operational environments
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers

Your Ideal Background
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience working on satellite systems with direct involvement in flight programs and the entire Validation and Verification chain
  • Ability to define and lay out solutions to ambiguous problems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
  • Expertise in the space environment, commercial space operations, and/or robotics

Preferred
  • Direct involvement in flight operations or launch campaign
  • Hardware Validation and Verification experience
  • Proficiency with Python, Matlab, STK, Ansys, and/or JAMA
  • Experience in orbital mechanics / astrodynamics
  • Experience in Space Domain Awareness, RPOD, or Robotics

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Compensation and Benefits: Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000 annually.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.
At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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