Lead Nav & I/O Software Engineer — Space GN&C

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX, seeks a Nav I/O Software Lead Engineer to guide the design, development, and testing of nav I/O software for our aerospace projects. You will provide technical and team leadership, ensuring adherence to standards and mission requirements.

The role requires strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and embedded systems, with experience in GN&C sensors, RTOS, and real-time performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nav I/O Software Development: Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of nav I/O software systems for our fleet.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the nav I/O software engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and industry regulations.
• Team Leadership: Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
• Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and define software requirements, considering mission objectives, system architecture, and performance constraints.
• Code Development: Oversee the coding and implementation of nav I/O software, utilizing languages such as C/C++, Python, and embedded software development tools.
• Verification & Validation: Establish procedures and methodologies for software verification and validation, including simulation, testing, and debugging activities.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with nav I/O software development and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including software requirements specifications, design documents, interface documents, test plans, and technical reports.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Workload Management: Participate in bi-weekly software sprint planning with the software project manager and manage resources across multiple projects.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Communication

Real-time systems

GN&C sensors

RTOS

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

NASA Core Flight Software Framework

SpaceWire

CANbus

RS-232/RS-422

TCP/UDP

Job description

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX, seeks a Nav I/O Software Lead Engineer to guide the design, development, and testing of nav I/O software for our aerospace projects. You will provide technical and team leadership, ensuring adherence to standards and mission requirements.

The role requires strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and embedded systems, with experience in GN&C sensors, RTOS, and real-time performance.