Orbit Determination & Navigation Engineer I/II

Intuitive Machines Llc; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking an Orbit Determination and Navigation Engineer (Level I or II) to join the OD group within FDI. The role supports daily OD solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and navigation products, with responsibilities expanding for Level II to more independent analyses.

The position requires a Bachelor's in aerospace, physics, or related fields, GPA 3.5+, and proficiency in Python and data handling. Travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in aerospace/math/physics or related discipline.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
• Foundational knowledge of astrodynamics, orbit determination, estimation, flight path control, guidance, or filtering.
• Ability to perform analyses using instructions and established procedures and to use established analysis scripts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Orbit Determination solutions and trajectory reconstructions.
• Produce trajectory updates to support maneuver design and science observations.
• Assist with run setup, tracking data preparation, residual review, and basic analysis.
• Check inputs, units, coordinate frames, time systems, and outputs for accuracy.
• Support planning, effort estimates, feasibility studies, testing, and documentation.
• Follow OD software practices and perform routine troubleshooting.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

OD software

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking an Orbit Determination and Navigation Engineer (Level I or II) to join the OD group within FDI. The role supports daily OD solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and navigation products, with responsibilities expanding for Level II to more independent analyses.

The position requires a Bachelor's in aerospace, physics, or related fields, GPA 3.5+, and proficiency in Python and data handling. Travel and extended hours may be required.