Intuitive Machines · 4 hours ago
Network Operations Engineer
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible to various customers. They are seeking multiple Network Operations Engineers to support the development and operation of a commercial Telemetry, Tracking and Control (TT&C) network of ground stations, working in a cross-functional team on hardware and software design and operations.
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Responsibilities
Support advancement and real-time operations of IM’s global ground station network
Assist in development and execution of test plans for ground station hardware, encompassing: Base Band Units (BBUs), AWS cloud infrastructure, RF systems, mission control center systems, and other critical ground elements
Develop real-time operations products, including procedures, asset schedules, troubleshooting documentation and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Support (and potentially lead) technical and programmatic meetings, including working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), etc
Serve as a real-time operator, eventually leading a small team of subsystem experts
Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate ground software and network automation
Participate in Integration & Verification activities
Develop and enforce Mission Rules to ensure vehicle/system health and mission objectives
The candidate will be encouraged to take on as much responsibility as practical and will be expected to play a role in the entire cradle-to-grave development process, including requirements development, conceptualization, supplier relationships, procurement, procedure development, and on-console mission operations support
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in ground station development/testing, real-time mission operations or related discipline; or M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience
Proficiency in conducting ground station testing and operations
Familiarity with test equipment such as network analyzers, oscilloscopes, modems, etc
Conducting benchtop testing of RF, analog and digital signals
Knowledge of ground station hardware, including HPAs, LNAs, circulators, diplexers, etc
Experience making time-sensitive decisions in high-pressure, high-risk environments
Preflight training and development of integrated procedures and mission rules
Demonstrated cross-discipline support
Experience with Microsoft Office suite and other collaboration tools (e.g., Atlassian Confluence, Jira, etc.)
Preferred
Familiarity with ground station design and operations, including hardware, software, communications (RF)
Experience with spacecraft and associated systems, e.g., flight control, flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, power systems, avionics, ground support systems (command, telemetry)
Real-time spacecraft/satellite operations, preferably spanning multiple disciplines or functions
Fundamental grasp of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, routing)
Proficiency in operational leadership and risk management
Experience with international partners
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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