Jobs at Outpost Space

Build, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for flight hardware. Support avionics integration, continuity checks, cable routing, instrumentation for test campaigns, and electrical troubleshooting. Follow schematics and work instructions, maintain clean and safe shop areas, document work, and flag discrepancies to engineering.

Lead AI&T for spacecraft return vehicles: own integration and test strategy, lead engineers and technicians, develop and execute environmental and functional test campaigns, drive anomaly resolution, coordinate cross-discipline issues, maintain test documentation, and support flight readiness.

Lead and scale Outpost's full software function, owning strategy, architecture, and execution across flight software, ground systems, and infrastructure. Build a high-performing engineering organization, establish best practices and release processes, partner with avionics and GN&C, and report metrics to executive leadership to ensure reliable system delivery.

Design, build, and test avionics hardware (flight computers, power, sensors, comms) across architecture through flight. Support qualification testing (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC), integration, troubleshooting, test procedures, and flight readiness for return vehicles.

The Director of Structures and Mechanisms leads the engineering team for structural systems in aerospace, ensuring flight readiness through design, analysis, and certification.

The VP of Engineering, Vehicle leads the engineering team responsible for the development and operational readiness of space vehicles. Key duties include overseeing technical performance, budget management, and engineering leadership while ensuring the successful execution of vehicle programs, from design to production.

Lead end-to-end design, implementation, and flight test of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for reusable return vehicles. Tasks include algorithm development (EKF/UKF, LQR, optimal control), flight software in C++/Python, hardware integration, HIL and drop/flight testing, sensor fusion, trajectory and entry guidance, and ADCS requirements and performance specification.

Design, implement, and test end-to-end guidance, navigation, and control systems for return-from-orbit vehicles. Develop estimation (EKF/UKF) and control algorithms, build high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations, specify hardware, integrate flight software, support HIL and flight test campaigns, and iterate designs from flight data to achieve precise, robust entry and landing performance.

Lead vehicle engineering for Carryall and Airdrop, owning architecture, schedule, budget, and production readiness. Hire and develop engineering leaders, enforce design standards and flight readiness, manage make/buy and supplier strategy, and represent vehicle engineering to executives, customers, and government stakeholders.

Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and President, including calendar and inbox management, travel booking, briefing materials, meeting logistics, document editing, expense reporting, reception support, and handling sensitive information. Anticipate needs, track follow-ups, and be available outside standard hours for urgent tasks.

Build, assemble, integrate, and inspect mechanical structures and mechanisms for return vehicles using engineering drawings and work instructions. Support fit checks, torque and fastener installation, vehicle-level integration, test setup/teardown, maintain safe work areas, and document/flag discrepancies.

The Mechanical Engineer will design, test, and qualify spacecraft components, owning the hardware lifecycle from concept through testing and analysis.

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical hardware and software roles: sourcing, screening, structured interviews, offers, and pre-onboarding. Partner with engineering and operations to forecast headcount, build pipelines, maintain ATS processes, ensure export-control compliance, calibrate compensation, and track hiring metrics. Support non-technical hires and campus/event outreach as needed.

The Senior Structure Analysis Engineer will lead structural and thermal analysis for spacecraft, ensuring flight readiness, safety, and performance through extensive collaboration with various teams.

The Senior Software Engineer will design and develop flight and ground software, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage the complete software lifecycle.

Lead the design and implementation of thermal protection systems for reentry vehicles, ensuring robust performance and managing testing and materials qualification.

Design and test electronic systems for spacecraft, including PCBAs and electrical harnesses, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and analysis of structural components for spacecraft, handle high-fidelity analysis, create manufacturing drawings, oversee testing campaigns, and mentor junior engineers.

The Senior Paraglider Engineer will design, develop, and test paraglider and parachute systems, ensuring accurate payload landings.

Outpost is hiring for various engineering roles focused on building spacecraft for returning payloads from orbit. The company seeks driven individuals for a rapid development environment and encourages general applications for future roles.