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Intuitive Machines · 4 months ago

GNC Lead Engineer

positionGlen Burnie, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$85K/yr - $203K/yr
date5+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Lead Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in designing, building, and testing the GNC system for the Lunar Data Network spacecraft.

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Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team to design, build, and test the GNC system for the LDN spacecraft
Work closely with the LDN spacecraft team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers
Develop and peer review GNC flight software in C and C++
Size, assess, and select GNC sensors and effector systems
Execute 6-DOF simulations to evaluate expected on-orbit performance
Conduct navigation HWIL sensor and effector integration and testing for navigation for the LDN satellite constellation
Oversee and manage real-time flight software development and testing for the LDN satellite

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringKalman FiltersReal-time softwareC/C++GN&C hardwareSWILHWIL testingRelative navigationFlight control analysisPythonSpacecraft dynamicsJIRAAgile processesVxWorksGitInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering + 5-7 years of experience, or related field with 10+ years of total experience preferred
Extensive experience developing Kalman Filters
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 in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
Experience in flight control analysis assessing vehicle performance and stability margins for an orbital spacecraft operating in a variety of mission phases
Experience with C, C++, and Python
Experience with GN&C sensor testing, planning, and modelling
Experience with supporting a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
Experience with JIRA and Agile processes
Experience with VxWorks and/or other realtime operating systems is preferred
Experience with Git version control preferred
Positive mental attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness and desire to document and communicate technical solutions with team

Preferred

Solid experience with navigation sensor hardware, Kalman filters, LIDAR, real-time software, Monte Carlo analysis, C/C++, Python, Trick, Bash
Prior experience technically leading high level, cross functional programs in relation to GNC
Prior experience working in and around Satellites

Company

Intuitive Machines

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Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://intuitivemachines.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$444.45M
Key Investors
Texas Space CommissionMaryland Department of CommerceNASA
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-04-29Grant· $10M
2025-02-19Grant· $0.2M

Leadership Team

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Peter McGrath
Chief Financial Officer
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