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Intuitive Machines · 8 hours ago

GN&C Hardware Engineer

positionHouston, TX, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. The GN&C Hardware Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and testing of GN&C flight hardware across all Intuitive Machines programs, focusing on sensors, actuators, and associated avionics hardware critical to spacecraft navigation and control performance.

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Responsibilities

Support the selection, specification, and integration of GN&C flight hardware, including sensors and actuators, across multiple missions
Develop hardware requirements and interface definitions in collaboration with GN&C, avionics, and systems engineering teams
Support procurement, vendor technical management, and hardware qualification activities
Perform hardware trade studies, performance analyses, and risk assessments
Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) and acceptance testing of GN&C hardware
Assist with hardware integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution during assembly, integration, and test (AIT)
Support GN&C hardware verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution
Contribute to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and integrated system test campaigns
Generate hardware documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and verification reports
Support flight readiness, mission operations preparation, and post-test/post-flight analysis as required

Qualification

GN&C hardware developmentAerospace EngineeringEnvironmental testingAvionics architecturesSensorsActuatorsAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsDocumentation skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting spacecraft GN&C hardware development, integration, or test
Experience working with aerospace flight hardware suppliers and qualification processes
Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators such as IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, and thrusters
Understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and hardware interfaces
Experience supporting environmental and functional testing of flight hardware
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing program needs and schedules

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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