GNC Lead Engineer

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Intuitive Machines LLC Full time
About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is a pioneering space company dedicated to making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to advance science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With a strong focus on innovation and expertise, we're committed to supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Flight Control Automation (FCA) Group Lead Engineer with expertise in spacecraft GNC software to join our team. As a key member of our Flight Dynamics division, you'll lead a team to design and build the flight control automation system for the Nova-C lunar lander. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing and managing the team responsible for flight GNC automation, guidance, control, and propulsion design across all IM spacecraft projects
  • Assisting in the design, analysis, and implementation of the Nova-C and Nova-D GNC systems
  • Working closely with the Nova-C lander team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers
  • Developing and peer reviewing GNC flight software in C and C++
  • Size, assessing, and selecting GNC sensors, actuators, and propulsion systems, performing make-vs-buy trades as needed
  • Executing 6-DOF simulations to evaluate expected on-orbit performance
  • Coordinating and leading internal efforts to develop ground test equipment and custom flight hardware

As a Supervisor for the Flight Control Automation group, you'll have the opportunity to drive software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing for GNC algorithms and hardware verification. If you're a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for space exploration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requisition Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you'll need to meet the following qualifications:

  • MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience, with emphasis in the area of space GNC systems
  • Experience leading small technical teams
  • Experience programming in C/C++
  • Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes (version control, code review)
  • Understanding of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, coordinate systems, and transformations
  • Deep knowledge of estimation and control theory
  • Extensive experience running dynamics simulations for spacecraft
  • Extensive experience with mathematical modeling of dynamic control systems
  • Definition of flight control system specifications and requirements and flight control requirements for sensors, actuators, and controllers
  • Design and analysis of controllers using classical control system design approaches
  • Flight control analysis assessing vehicle performance and stability margins for an orbital spacecraft operating in a variety of mission phases
  • Positive mental attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness and desire to document and communicate technical solutions with the team

We're an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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