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Applications Engineer - Space Networking Grou

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Applications Engineer - Space Networking Group

Houston, TX

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position: We are seeking a talented and experienced Applications Development Engineer to join our Space Networking Group Engineering Team. The Applications Engineer will play a key role in the design, implementation and deployment of Intuitive Machines’ Space Network.

Responsibilities

  • Participatein the design, development and implementation of the Intuitive Machines Space Network architecture and services.
  • Provide technical support andexpertiseduring mission planning, execution, and post mission analysis.
  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development in C, C++, Rust programming languages, Python
  • Clear understanding and experience with internetworking protocols such as the TCP/IP protocol suite.
  • Experience with software development methodologies and tools, including Agile and DevOps practices, with creative approach to problem solving, software quality and testing.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Gitlab, Docker, Confluence, Jira, SQL databases.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules in a collaborative cross-disciplinary team environment.

Preferred:

  • Experience working with and developing in Unix/Linux Operating System, RTOS, VxWorks environments.
  • Knowledge on IETF and CCSDS Standards, Delay Tolerant Networking and Bundle Protocol.
  • Knowledge on terrestrial, radio,satelliteand optical communications.
  • Experience in software development for space applications.

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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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