Communications Test Lead

Intuitive Machines LLC • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Communications Test Lead to drive integration and test strategies for flight-critical and mission-critical communications systems in space and on the ground. This role combines technical leadership, process ownership, and hands-on testing to ensure our space communications subsystems and ground systems have the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

• 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
• Proficiency 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 effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lunar, deep-space, or satellite communication systems.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs), optical, and/or RF communications systems
• Experience with communication analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or equivalent.
• Experience with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with government standards, CCSDS protocols, and spectrum management activities.
• Experience supporting communication subsystem integration, verification, environmental testing, and mission operations.
• Experience with engineering and production test activities

Responsibilities

• Lead the communications test strategy across space flight communications subsystems and ground systems.
• Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
• Establish and enforce engineering and production test processes aligned across multiple missions and mission types.
• Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation (V&V) activities. Establish procedures and methodologies for software verification and validation.
• Mentor and lead test engineers that will develop, maintain, and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test frameworks.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Participation in software sprint across multiple projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior