Orbit Determination/Navigation Engineer I–II (Remote)

RiseMe; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines seeks an Orbit Determination/Navigation Engineer (Level I or II) to join the OD group within FDI. The role involves supporting daily OD solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and navigation product generation for missions across multiple platforms.

Level II offers independent analyses, script development, and reporting responsibilities to mission teams and customers. Travel and extended hours may be required for deep-space missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Clear technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with teams.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Foundational knowledge of astrodynamics, orbit determination, estimation, or related theory.
• Ability to perform analyses using instructions and established procedures.
• Working knowledge of Python and ability to use analysis scripts.

Responsibilities

• Support daily orbit determination solutions and trajectory reconstructions; covariance analyses and data quality assessments.
• Produce trajectory updates for maneuver design and reference trajectories.
• Assist with run setup, data preparation, residual review, and basic analysis under guidance.
• Check inputs, units, coordinate frames, time systems, outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Support planning, feasibility studies, testing, and documentation.
• Follow directions, resolve basic issues, and seek help when needed.
• Use established OD software and scripts; perform simple updates and troubleshooting.

Skills

Python

Astrodynamics

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

Linux

macOS

Job description

Intuitive Machines seeks an Orbit Determination/Navigation Engineer (Level I or II) to join the OD group within FDI. The role involves supporting daily OD solutions, trajectory reconstructions, and navigation product generation for missions across multiple platforms.

Level II offers independent analyses, script development, and reporting responsibilities to mission teams and customers. Travel and extended hours may be required for deep-space missions.