Software Test Lead

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 also  driving  positive impacts here on Earth. Currently, we are seeking a  Software Test Lead   to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment . The main responsibilities of a  Software Test  Lead  include   leading the design and execution of test  processes and plans to ensure they meet rigorous performance, safety, and compliance requirements. This role  is responsible for  guiding verification activities  in acc ordance with  aerospace standards, managing test processes, and collaborating with the development teams to  validate  embedded and mission-critical syste ms. The Software Test Lead ensures all test efforts contribute to the overall system safety and reliability goals  of 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 out  initial  test environments including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and continuous integration systems
Collaborate closely with software, systems, and hardware teams to ensure traceability from requirements  and standards  to test coverage
Contribute to risk assessments and support fault  injection , failure mode testing, and resilience validation
Evaluate and introduce automation frameworks and  tooling  suited to the space robotics domain.
Promote  a culture of testing excellence and quality-focused development in a fast-paced,  agile  environment
Support future hiring, mentorship, and leadership of a growing test engineering team
Coordinate with other Integrate Product Teams  during design for  ensuring testability of desi gn
Generate and  m aintain   Verification and Validation Matrices
Facilitate  and organize software product certification
Coordinate with System Level Integration & Test Teams
Coordinate and  interact with customers
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in  computer science , Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software testing, with  2 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
Proficiency  with 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 critical  deadlines
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 with  testing in a  cloud-based   environment s
Experience with the  cFS  and 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.