Mission Operations Engineer - Lunar Data Network

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 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.

About the Position

The LDN Mission Operations Engineer will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the mission operations architecture for the LDN Relay Satellite and overall Network operations. The individual will use technical expertise to help design and implement operations elements to support Intuitive Machines mission operations.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background in mission operations, be capable of coming up to speed quickly, and be capable of integrating feedback from engineers and software developers.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning, scripting, and execution of training simulations to support Intuitive Machines flight controllers and engineers

Provide mentorship and support of real-time operators to build and maintain effective operations teams across all IM programs

Assist with product development including test plans, regulatory documentation, system architecture and design solutions related to operations, interface definitions, mission timelines, and procedures

Draft and maintain lessons and procedures for multiple spacecraft subsystems and other mission elements (Communications Satellites, Ground Network, Simulator Operations) with a focus on training/pre-mission support

Eligible to cross-train in real-time support positions as required