Space Communications Ground Systems Test Engineer

Intuitive Machines Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to design, integrate, and validate ground communication subsystems for lunar and deep-space missions. You will collaborate with systems, software, avionics, GNC, payload, and ground systems engineers to ensure reliable communications and robust test environments.

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or Physics and 3+ years of experience in communications are required, with hands-on testing of RF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in communications or related fields.
• Experience testing communication ground system requirements and interface definitions.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Test communication systems to support satellite ground stations for lunar orbit, deep-space, satellite, and other mission applications.
• Define ground and subsystem test environment requirements and identify, purchase, and/or build test equipment/software.
• Test RF communication architectures, interfaces, and test activities including antennas, transceivers, SDRs, LNAs, SSPAs, filters, multiplexers, and related hardware.
• Test communication waveforms, modulation schemes, coding/FEC techniques, and synchronization methods.
• Perform RF system modeling, simulation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Conduct communication performance analyses including Eb/No, carrier-to-noise ratio, throughput, coverage, access, and link margin assessments as needed to validate and troubleshoot potential issues
• Ensure communication ground systems comply with applicable constraints, standards, and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful communication system integration.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX is seeking a Ground Systems Test Engineer to design, integrate, and validate ground communication subsystems for lunar and deep-space missions. You will collaborate with systems, software, avionics, GNC, payload, and ground systems engineers to ensure reliable communications and robust test environments.

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or Physics and 3+ years of experience in communications are required, with hands-on testing of RF