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Intuitive Machines · 2 months ago

Systems Engineer Lead – Lunar Data Network

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible. They are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Lead to support the Lunar Data Network Program, where the individual will define, integrate, and validate system-level requirements while collaborating with various engineering disciplines and partner companies.

AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Partner with the Systems Engineering Manager to lead system-level engineering activities across the LDN program

Provide technical leadership in the integration of spacecraft subsystems, including mobility, avionics, energy management, sensors, controls, software, and communications

Conduct requirements analysis and flow-down, ensuring alignment with customer needs, mission objectives, and NASA standards

Develop and maintain the system architecture, interface definitions, and integration plans

Lead verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution for system requirements and performance

Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issues to closure

Collaborate closely with Intuitive Machines’ internal teams and external partners to ensure subsystem interoperability

Generate and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, and test procedures

Represent systems engineering in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer-facing milestone reviews

Mentor junior systems engineers and support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes

Qualification

Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisSystem ArchitectureVerificationValidationData Network DevelopmentSpacecraft DevelopmentLeadership ExperienceNASA StandardsCommunicationCollaboration SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; Master's preferred

Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in systems engineering, data network development, spacecraft development, satellite development, and/or ground systems development, with leadership experience on large, multi-disciplinary programs

Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and V&V

Experience with data network systems, including avionics, autonomy, sensors, or energy systems

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across internal teams and with partner companies

Demonstrated ability to lead system integration on complex aerospace programs

Familiarity with NASA standards and spaceflight development processes strongly preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required