• Location: Denver , Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8413
• Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Denver, Colorado
Salary: $110,000–$140,000

Help establish a new US manufacturing and test capability for advanced space hardware.

We’re looking for a hands-on engineer to develop production processes, design tooling and test equipment, and support the assembly, integration and testing of solar array hardware.

Automation experience is highly desirable. Candidates from space, electric vehicles, robotics, mechanical engineering and other high-tech hardware industries are welcome.

The role

• Help commission a new facility and production line.

• Improve manufacturing and test processes, introducing automation where valuable.

• Design and build fixtures, tooling and test rigs.

• Assemble, integrate and test mechanical and electromechanical hardware.

• Troubleshoot problems and deliver practical engineering improvements.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years in automation, manufacturing, integration, testing or complex hardware development.

• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with tooling, test equipment and process development.

• CAD proficiency, ideally SolidWorks, and knowledge of GD&T.

• A relevant engineering degree.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing operation and see your work support hardware destined for space.

Benefits include flexible PTO, healthcare and a matched 401(k). Travel includes onboarding in Germany and customer/test campaigns. 

Interested? Get in touch to find out more.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8412
• Salary: NON 24.00

All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development. 

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

?Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with requirements development, decomposition, and traceability to ensure customer requirements are satisfied
• Assist with planning and execution of validation and verification for customer requirements
• Learn the systems engineering lifecycle through supporting technical teams in the development, documentation, building, testing, and verification of rover subsystems, payloads, and ground systems
• Support test plan development and creation in support of V&V activities
• Support other systems engineering tasks, such as ConOps development, and interface definition between teams
• Support system and lower-level requirements management, including change control, audits, and coordination with other teams

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Process
• Understanding of fundamental test and evaluation processes 

Early-June (June 7, 2027) to late August (August 20, 2027). Start and end dates are flexible with the intern's school schedule. This is an in-person internship; Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Golden, Colorado. 

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.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8411
• Salary: NON 24.00

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Lunar Outpost, you will participate in the design, review, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of numerous cutting-edge robotic systems. All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development. 

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Early-June (June 7, 2027) to late August (August 20, 2027). Start and end dates are flexible with the intern's school schedule. This is an in-person internship; Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Golden, Colorado. 

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.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8410
• Salary: NON 24.00

As a Thermal Engineering Intern at Lunar Outpost, you will gain experience and training in Aerospace Thermal Analysis, familiarity with practical space/lunar environment heat transfer principles, aerospace thermal hardware, and thermal testing. In addition, interns will use the NASA standard thermal analysis tool, Thermal Desktop, to perform real-world thermal modeling and analysis tasks in support of Lunar Outpost's several flight projects focused on the expanding cis-lunar economy. All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development. 

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in STEM or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Can effectively demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, while also excelling in collaboration and teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Early-June (June 7, 2027) to late August (August 20, 2027). Start and end dates are flexible with the intern's school schedule. This is an in-person internship; Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Golden, Colorado. 

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.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8408
• Salary: NON 24.00

As a Test Engineer Intern at Lunar Outpost, you will support the testing and validation of lunar rovers and other spaceflight hardware. Test Engineering Interns will be involved in multiple aspects of the testing lifecycle, from writing test plans and documentation to fabricating test setups and executing tests in specialized environments, such as Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chambers and lunar simulant facilities. All interns will work directly alongside full-time engineers on real, engaging, and impactful projects, providing tangible value to Lunar Outpost products. This internship offers a truly end-to-end experience that promotes collaboration at every stage of autonomous robotic development.

Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Documentation: Write detailed test procedures, test plans, and reports, ensuring compliance with rigorous aerospace industry standards
• Test Hardware Design and Fabrication: Design, build, and assemble test fixtures and custom equipment required for component and full-system tests
• Component and Full System Testing: Assist in executing comprehensive tests on subsystems and full robotic systems, including integration tests for spaceflight hardware
• Environmental Testing: Run tests in Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chambers, simulant testbeds, and other environmental setups to simulate space conditions
• Data Analysis: Analyze test data to ensure hardware meets the mission requirements and provide feedback for iterative design improvements
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to ensure test objectives are met

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience drafting technical documents such as test plans, technical reports, and procedures
• Hands-on experience working with hardware, including machining, electrical wiring, and using hand tools in a shop environment
• Fundamental knowledge of space mission testing concepts, including qualification vs. acceptance testing and requirements verification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work methodically in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Exhibits strong organizational and time management skills under pressure and in stressful situations
• Fueled by a passion for space exploration and the boundless possibilities beyond our world

Early-June (June 7, 2027) to late August (August 20, 2027). Start and end dates are flexible with the intern's school schedule. This is an in-person internship; Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Golden, Colorado. 

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.

• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8403
• Salary: NON 130,000

Mission Analyst / Orbital Dynamics Engineer

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Salary: Up to $135,000

U.S. Citizenship Required

We’re working with an innovative space technology company looking for an early-career Mission Analyst / Orbital Dynamics Engineer to join a small, fast-moving engineering team supporting a lunar mission.

This is a hands-on role connecting mission and trajectory analysis directly to spacecraft design. You’ll work extensively with Ansys STK, trajectories and ?V data, translating mission analysis into requirements and CONOPS used by GNC, propulsion and spacecraft engineering teams.

What you'll be doing

• Build, run and independently validate Ansys STK scenarios
• Analyse trajectories, orbit propagation, access, lighting and eclipse conditions
• Develop ?V budgets, maneuver timelines and propulsion requirements
• Run orbital trade studies and sensitivity analyses
• Support GNC requirements, navigation, orbit determination and pointing profiles
• Develop mission CONOPS and maneuver sequences
• Automate analysis and STK workflows using Python or MATLAB
• Communicate mission analysis across multidisciplinary engineering teams

What we're looking for

• Hands-on Ansys STK experience is essential
• 0 to 3 years' experience in mission analysis, astrodynamics, GNC or related spacecraft engineering
• Relevant internships, research and student satellite projects considered
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis
• Python and/or MATLAB experience
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics or a closely related field
• U.S. Citizenship

Nice to have

• STK Astrogator
• STK Python API or Connect commands
• Cislunar or lunar trajectory analysis
• Lunar orbit insertion
• Low-thrust or electric propulsion
• GMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit or Basilisk
• CubeSat or student satellite experience
• Spacecraft flight operations

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career engineer looking for direct exposure to orbital dynamics, propulsion, GNC and spacecraft design while contributing to a lunar mission.

• Location: Denver , Colorado
• Type: Permanent
• Job #8399
• Salary: NON 18,000

Production Manager

Denver, Colorado | $140,000–$200,000

Help build and scale a new US manufacturing operation for a growing space technology company.

This hands-on leadership role offers ownership of production setup, team development and the transition from R&D into repeatable manufacturing. You’ll work closely with engineers and technicians on the shop floor, solving problems and establishing the processes needed to deliver quality hardware on time.

The role

• Establish production workflows, tooling, equipment and processes.

• Lead and develop a growing production team.

• Oversee manufacturing, assembly, integration and test.

• Manage schedules, resources and material readiness.

• Improve quality, throughput and delivery performance.

Your experience

You’ll have a strong track record in complex hardware manufacturing and production leadership, ideally including building a production line or taking products from development into serial production.

Space experience is preferred, but relevant aerospace or high-tech manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered. Cleanroom, bonding/curing and automation experience would be advantageous.

Working arrangements and package

Regular on-site presence is essential, with typical starts around 7am and approximately four weeks of overseas onboarding, potentially split into two visits.

Alongside the base salary, benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, unlimited PTO and a 401(k) with employer matching.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and meet applicable US-person export-control requirements.

Apply or contact Dave Sharman at EVONA for a confidential conversation.