Mission Operations Engineer - Lunar Data Network

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking an LDN Mission Operations Engineer in Houston, TX. This role focuses on establishing mission operations architecture and provides support for training simulations for flight controllers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, 2-5 years of experience in spacecraft operations, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting in product development and mentoring operators. The position necessitates in-office presence at our Houston location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in human or robotic spacecraft training operations.
• Experience with technical lessons, instruction, and documentation development.
• Ability to mentor and plan using organized training scripts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, script, and execute training simulations for flight controllers.
• Mentor and support operators across IM programs.
• Assist with test plans and documentation development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Task prioritization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Confluence

Jira

MS Office

Job description

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 the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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.

LDN Mission Operations Engineer

Houston, TX

About The Position

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. The individual will use technical expertise to help design and implement operations elements to support Intuitive Machines mission operations. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in mission operations, be capable of coming up to speed quickly, and be capable of integrating feedback from engineers and software developers.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

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.