Nav I/O Software Lead Engineer

Intuitive Machines LLC•Houston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking a talented and experienced Nav I/O Software Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team. As the Nav I/O Software Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and implementation of nav I/O software for our various aerospace projects for our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace and space vehicle software development, with a focus on GN&C sensors and actuators.
Proven track record of leading software development projects from concept to delivery.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and experience with embedded software development.
Experience with the NASA Core Flight Software Framework
Experience with navigation and control sensors (IMU, Star Tracker, Reaction Wheels, etc.)
Experience working with GN&C teams and maintaining real-time performance with GN&C sensors and algorithms
Experience with I/O protocols (i.e. RS-232, RS-422, SpaceWire, Canbus, TCP/UDP)
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 real-time operating systems (RTOS), software/hardware integration, and avionics systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of nav I/O software systems for our fleet
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the nav I/O software engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and industry regulations. The nav I/O software team is responsible for ensuring that GN&C software remains performant on a real-time system.
Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and define software requirements, considering mission objectives, system architecture, and performance constraints.
Oversee the coding and implementation of nav I/O software, utilizing languages such as C/C++, Python, and embedded software development tools.
Establish procedures and methodologies for software verification and validation, including simulation, testing, and debugging activities.
Identify potential risks and challenges associated with nav I/O software development and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including software requirements specifications, design documents, interface documents, test plans, and technical reports.
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Participate in bi-weekly software sprint planning with the software project manager and manage resources across multiple projects.