Flight Control Automation Group Lead

3 weeks ago


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

Intuitive Machines is seeking a highly skilled Flight Control Automation Group Lead Engineer with expertise in spacecraft GNC software to join our team. In this role, you will lead a team to design and build the flight control automation system for the Nova-C lunar lander.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the team responsible for the flight GNC automation, guidance, control, and propulsion design across all IM spacecraft projects.
  • Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of the Nova-C and Nova-D GNC systems.
  • Work closely with the Nova-C lander team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers.
  • Develop and peer review GNC flight software in C and C++.
  • Size, assess, and select GNC sensors, actuators, and propulsion systems, performing make-vs-buy trades as needed.
  • Execute 6-DOF simulations to evaluate expected on-orbit performance.
  • Coordinate and lead internal efforts to develop ground test equipment and custom flight hardware.

Requirements:

  • MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or 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.
  • 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.
  • Positive mental attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


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