Space Communications Test Lead - Flight & Ground Testing

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, a leader in space systems, seeks a Communications Test Lead in Houston to drive integration and test strategies for flight-critical communications. You will guide test engineers, own verification activities, and ensure high performance and reliability across space and ground systems.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, implement robust test processes, and collaborate on Agile software sprints to deliver mission-critical communications capabilities for lunar and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in space and/or ground communications systems test.
• Proven track record of testing flight and/or ground space communication systems.
• Strong knowledge of V&V methodologies and test automation.
• Proficient with test tools, defect tracking, and version control.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications test strategy across space flight communications subsystems and ground systems.
• Complete performance reviews, provide feedback, and help define future career goals for team members.
• Establish and enforce engineering and production test processes across missions and types.
• Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation activities; establish software V&V procedures.
• Mentor and lead test engineers to develop, maintain, and execute test plans and automation frameworks.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Participate in software sprints across multiple projects.

Skills

Leadership

V&V

Test automation

CI/CD

Defect tracking

Version control

Communication

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GMAT

Vector Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Intuitive Machines, a leader in space systems, seeks a Communications Test Lead in Houston to drive integration and test strategies for flight-critical communications. You will guide test engineers, own verification activities, and ensure high performance and reliability across space and ground systems.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, implement robust test processes, and collaborate on Agile software sprints to deliver mission-critical communications capabilities for lunar and other