Intuitive Machines · 2 months ago
Computer Graphics Technical Lead - Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. They are seeking a Computer Graphics Technical Lead to support the Lunar Terrain Vehicle program, providing technical direction and leadership for the design and validation of synthetic lunar environments and visualization tools.
AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the LTV team of computer graphics engineers in developing and maintaining synthetic lunar environments in Unreal Engine 5 for simulation, testing, and visualization
Mentor and guide team members and provide technical oversight
Lead the generation of high-fidelity synthetic images for sensor simulation, vehicle autonomy development, and mission rehearsal
Strategize and implement visualization tools for mission operations for planning, training, and real-time displays
Coordinate with autonomy engineering teams to ensure synthetic datasets meet the requirements for navigation and perception algorithms testing
Work with NASA and partner companies to ensure accuracy of lunar terrain representation and sensor modeling
Establish and maintain documentation standards for processes, technical approaches, and best practices for synthetic environment generation
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Graphics, Game Design, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in 3D visualization, game development, VR/AR/XR development, or related fields, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, Python, and C++
Proficiency or strong understanding of the 3D art pipeline and tools such as Blender, Maya, or equivalent
Proven ability to interface with engineering and software teams as customers and to provide technically accurate product deliverables
Proven ability in setting technical direction and making architectural decisions
Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills
Extremely visually and technically detail-oriented, with an organized and methodical approach to testing and quality assurance
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
A passion for spaceflight and computer graphics techniques
Preferred
Proficiency in implementing and managing source control systems such as Git, Perforce, or similar
Experience with managing large amounts of data efficiently
Strong understanding of runtime scene optimizations
Experience with sensor modeling (cameras, LiDAR) and digital integration into synthetic environments
Experience with lunar and planetary terrain datasets, and converting geospatial data into 3D representations
Experience with following NASA engineering standards
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
Recent News
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