Computer Graphics Engineer 

Houston, TX

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain synthetic lunar environments in Unreal Engine 5 for use in simulation, testing, and visualization.
• Generate high-fidelity synthetic images for sensor simulation, autonomy development, and mission rehearsal.
• Support mission operations with visualization tools for planning, training, and real-time displays.
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers to produce synthetic datasets for navigation and perception algorithms testing.
• Work with NASA and partner companies to ensure accuracy of lunar terrain representation and sensor modeling.
• Document processes, standards, and technical approaches for synthetic environment generation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Game Design, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in 3D visualization, VR/AR/XR development, game development, or related fields
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in C++
• Familiarity with the 3D art pipeline and tools such as Blender, Maya, or equivalent
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and software teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience supporting engineering applications with 3D visualizations
• Experience supporting engineering applications with VR/XR development
• Experience using source control such as Git, Perforce, or similar
• Familiarity with sensor modeling (cameras, LiDAR) and digital integration into synthetic environments
• Familiarity with lunar and planetary terrain datasets, and converting geospatial data into 3D representations

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.