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Job description
Intuitive Machines is hiring a Flight Software Developer — a full-time, based in Glen Burnie, MD role ($95k–$203k). Apply directly on Intuitive Machines's careers page below.
PNT Flight Software Developer
Location: Glen Burnie, MD, US, Houston, TX, US
PNT Flight Software Developer
Houston, TX, Glen Burnie, MD, or Littleton, CO
Salary range: $95,000 - $203,000 based on experience
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:
Intuitive Machines is seeking a Flight Software Developer to join our Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) team. This position will support real-time navigation flight software development, HWIL navigation sensor integration, performance, and testing. The applicant will be located on-site at one of the IM main offices in Houston, TX or Glen Burnie, MD. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support software for the Lunar Data Network relay satellites.
Responsibilities:
- Real-time flight software development and testing
- Integration and test of flight software in software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments
- Development of software- and hardware-in-the-loop environments
Requirements:
- MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience preferred
- Experience with C, C++, and Python
- Experience with real-time software
- Experience with GN&C hardware including IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR and OpNav
- Experience with SWIL and HWIL testing and integration
- Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling
- Experience supporting a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
- Experience with JIRA and Agile processes
- Experience with Git version control preferred
Preferred:
- Experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filters, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, C/C++, Python, Trick, Bash, GEONS, CSPICE, GMAT, Monte
- Experience in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
- Experience developing high fidelity, hardware/software-in-the-loop PNT or GN&C simulations
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines?
The estimated salary range for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines is $95,000 - $203,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines?
The required skills for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines include: C, C++, Python, Bash, Git, JIRA, Agile.
What is the seniority level for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines?
Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Flight Software Developer at Intuitive Machines?
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