Space Radiation Test Engineer for Lunar Missions

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a radiation test engineer to support the NOVA-C/NOVA-D lunar programs. You will serve as the technical authority on mission-based radiation environments and test strategies.

You will own test campaigns from design through test execution, coordinate with facilities, and provide mitigations to ensure mission objectives are met in demanding space environments. You will work with engineers across avionics, hardware design, and mission operations to push robust test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience (3+ with MS).
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft subsystems, avionics, or HWIL testbeds.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, system diagrams, and interface definitions.
• Experience with test planning and test procedure development.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft power systems, communications, C&DH, and ground interfaces.
• Ability to work effectively in fast paced, evolving technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Define tests based on radiation environments and support tasks.
• Create functional block & harness diagrams for tests.
• Design test cables and Altium PCBs.
• Perform cross section / probabilistic analyses on test results.
• Develop test plans and procedures for payload and spacecraft testing.
• Track risks, integration issues, and system limitations; drive mitigation strategies.
• Own test campaigns from start to finish, coordinating test benches and logging results.
• Negotiate contracts for beam time at Proton and Heavy Ion facilities.
• Perform radiation analysis and mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate with external customers to define mission radiation requirements.

Skills

HWIL testing

Spacecraft avionics

Electrical schematics

Test planning

Radiation testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS preferred

Tools

Altium

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking a radiation test engineer to support the NOVA-C/NOVA-D lunar programs. You will serve as the technical authority on mission-based radiation environments and test strategies.

You will own test campaigns from design through test execution, coordinate with facilities, and provide mitigations to ensure mission objectives are met in demanding space environments. You will work with engineers across avionics, hardware design, and mission operations to push robust test