Intuitive Machines · 2 months ago
Computer Graphics Engineer - Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for exploration and economic progress. They are seeking a Computer Graphics Engineer to develop high-fidelity synthetic imagery and terrain models to support the Lunar Terrain Vehicle program, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to create immersive visual datasets for lunar surface representation.
AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain synthetic lunar terrain models for use in simulation, testing, and visualization
Generate high-fidelity synthetic images for sensor simulation, autonomy development, and mission rehearsal
Use tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, and Maya to create realistic terrain, lighting, and environmental effects
Collaborate with autonomy engineers to integrate synthetic datasets into navigation and perception algorithms
Support mission operations with visualization tools for planning, training, and real-time displays
Work with partner companies and NASA to ensure accuracy of lunar terrain representation and sensor modeling
Maintain pipelines for rendering, exporting, and integrating 3D assets into engineering and operations workflows
Document processes, standards, and technical approaches for synthetic environment generation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Game Design, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
1+ years of experience in 3D modeling, visualization, or synthetic environment development
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Maya, or equivalent tools
Experience with synthetic imagery generation for robotics, autonomy, or simulation
Strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, and lighting
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and software teams
Preferred
Experience supporting robotics or aerospace applications with synthetic terrain or image generation
3+ years of experience in 3D modeling, visualization, or synthetic environment development
Familiarity with sensor modeling (cameras, LiDAR, infrared) and integration into synthetic environments
Knowledge of lunar or planetary terrain datasets (e.g., LRO/LOLA) and converting geospatial data into 3D visualizations
Experience with Python or C++ scripting for pipeline automation in Unreal or Blender
Background in mission simulation or operator training visualization tools
Company
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.45MKey Investors
Texas Space CommissionMaryland Department of CommerceNASA
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-04-29Grant· $10M
2025-02-19Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Peter McGrath
Chief Financial Officer
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