Ground Software Development and Operations 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.

About the Position:

The Lunar Data Network (LDN) Ground Software Development and Operations Engineer will be part of the LDN Ground Software team and assist in developing ground software tools, interfaces, and real-time operations console frameworks. Aside from the development work, this role will also involve key participation on the real-time console team supporting the LDN ground network infrastructure immediately following the launch of IM-3 and Altus-1 later this year. This console is primarily ground software support which is able to fix displays, perform data post-processing, access back-end processes, troubleshoot networking issues, and troubleshoot RF issues. They work hand-in-hand with flight software support to ensure that the interface between flight and ground is properly meshing. This will include 8-hour shift work, with the possibly of working overnight shifts, and being part of a specialist on-call roster. 

Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with IM’s Space Data Network architecture and associated technologies to provide data services between Earth and initially the cislunar space. 
• Respond to real-time ground software events and anomalies to minimize service impacts. 
• Collaborate with other members of the Operations Team in troubleshooting and problem resolution. 
• Participate in simulations and operational rehearsals. 
• Participate in agile sprints with ground software team to help deliver features, perform integration and quality assurance testing. 
• Software Development activities including writing features, unit tests, console scripts and debugging. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and a minimum 3-5 years of experience in ground software development 
• Experience with Git/GitLab version control systems 
• Experience in at least one backend Framework (ASP.NET, Flask, etc) 
• Proficiency with Linux commands, system tools, and bash scripting 
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development processes 
• Ability to support shift work and off-hours operations as required 
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 

Desired:

• Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired: 
  • Experience in satellite communications, space relay networks, or ground station operations 
  • Experience working in a real-time console or operations center environment c. Experience with automation and scripting 
• Knowledge and experience with Docker Images/Containers 
• Knowledge and experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
• Knowledge and experience with Grafana or other data visualization tools
  

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.