Senior Optical Navigation Lead Remote Space Missions

RiseMe; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines seeks a Senior Optical Navigation Engineer to guide optical navigation systems across multiple interplanetary missions. You will lead planning, modeling, testing, and flight-readiness activities for both ground-based and on-board navigation systems.

As a technical leader, you will drive software strategy, coordinate with spacecraft engineers and mission partners, and mentor large teams while delivering robust navigation capabilities for lunar and deep-space programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field with strong optics background.
• Extensive software engineering experience for mission-critical navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and design of optical navigation systems for ground and on-board use.
• Lead analyses, calibration, and image processing for navigation accuracy.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux

Software architecture

Testing & verification

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Aerospace Eng or related

Astrodynamics / Optics / Physics

Tools

Git

Conda/Pip

OpenCV

NASA SPICE / NAIF toolkit

Open source image processing tools

Job description

Intuitive Machines seeks a Senior Optical Navigation Engineer to guide optical navigation systems across multiple interplanetary missions. You will lead planning, modeling, testing, and flight-readiness activities for both ground-based and on-board navigation systems.

As a technical leader, you will drive software strategy, coordinate with spacecraft engineers and mission partners, and mentor large teams while delivering robust navigation capabilities for lunar and deep-space programs.