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Intuitive Machines · 14 hours ago

Mission Operations Engineer - Lunar Data Network

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. The LDN Mission Operations Engineer will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the mission operations architecture for the LDN Relay Satellite and overall Network operations.

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Responsibilities

Participate in planning, scripting, and execution of training simulations to support Intuitive Machines flight controllers and engineers
Provide mentorship and support of real-time operators to build and maintain effective operations teams across all IM programs
Assist with product development including test plans, regulatory documentation, system architecture and design solutions related to operations, interface definitions, mission timelines, and procedures
Draft and maintain lessons and procedures for multiple spacecraft subsystems and other mission elements (Communications Satellites, Ground Network, Simulator Operations) with a focus on training/pre-mission support
Eligible to cross-train in real-time support positions as required

Qualification

Mission operationsSimulator scriptingTechnical documentationTraining developmentSpacecraft systems managementProblem-solvingMultitaskingTask prioritizationCollaboration toolsAutomation/AIGNC/Trajectory OperationsMentoringTeam-orientedCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering and at a minimum 2-5 years' experience in human or robotic spacecraft training operations or equivalent, including:
Technical lessons/instruction/curriculum and documentation development
Simulator scripting/management
Mentoring
Planning and use of organized training scripts and/or mission timelines
Experience with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, MS Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel)
Problem-solving, multitasking, and task prioritization skills
Team-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
This role requires in-office presence in Houston, Texas

Preferred

Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired:
Real-time shift operations of technical systems such as satellite operations or equivalent
Spacecraft systems management (Command and Data Handling, Comms, Power, Thermal, Environmental Control/Life Support)
GNC/Trajectory Operations
Automation/Artificial Intelligence

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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