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Flight Software Engineer

Intuitive Machines

On-site
Houston, TX
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 1mo ago

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Job description

Intuitive Machines is hiring a Flight Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Houston, TX role. Apply directly on Intuitive Machines's careers page below.

Flight Software Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, US

Flight Software Engineer

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 the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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:

  • Design, implement and maintain flight software features and improvements
  • Analyze, test and perform I/O performance assessments upon integrated hardware/software solutions
  • Interface with hardware design and development
  • Draft unit/integration tests and coordinate high-level testing of features


Requirements: 

  • 5-10 years of experience in C/C++ development
  • 5-10 years of experience with hardware/software integration
  • Familiar with serial communications protocols (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, etc.)
  • Familiar with packetized communications protocols (IP/UDP, IP/TCP)
  • Organized, thorough and methodical approach to software quality and testing
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Capable of both high quantity and high quality output
  • Penchant for self-starting and problem solving
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, hard charging, high stakes environment
  • A passion for spaceflight

Highly Desired: 

  • Experience with GSFC Core Flight Software (CFS) framework

EEOC

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. 

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Flight Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines?

The required skills for Flight Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines include: C++.

What is the seniority level for Flight Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines?

Flight Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines is a Mid Level / Senior level position.

How do I apply for Flight Software Engineer at Intuitive Machines?

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