GN&C Hardware Engineer

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a GN&C Hardware Engineer in Houston, TX to design, develop, integrate, and test GN&C flight hardware across programs, focusing on sensors, actuators, and avionics hardware critical to spacecraft navigation and control.

The role collaborates with GN&C, avionics, and systems engineering teams; responsibilities include requirements development, procurement support, testing, documentation, and participation in HIL campaigns to ensure flight readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience supporting spacecraft GN&C hardware development, integration, or test.
• Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators such as IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, and thrusters.

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.

Skills

GN&C hardware experience

Spacecraft integration

Environmental testing

Vendor management

Test planning

Documentation skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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GN&C Hardware Engineer

Houston, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1553

GN&C Hardware Engineer

Houston, TX

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position:

The GN&C Hardware Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and test of GN&C flight hardware across all Intuitive Machines programs. This role focuses on sensors, actuators, and associated avionics hardware critical to spacecraft navigation and control performance.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.