Network Operations Engineer

Intuitive Machines LLC • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Operations Engineer will be responsible for real-time monitoring, configuration, and operational support of the Intuitive Machines lunar data network via relay satellites and Earth ground stations. A Delay Tolerant Network (DTN) is a networking model designed for environments with frequent disruptions, long delays, or limited connectivity, using a store-and-forward approach where data is stored at intermediate nodes until a path to the destination becomes available, rather than requiring continuous end-to-end connections like the traditional Internet. This role will execute live network configuration changes driven by customer needs, mission timelines, and orbital dynamics. The Network Operations Engineer will play a key role in maintaining network availability, performance, and responsiveness across mission phases. When not supporting operations, the Network Operations Engineer will assist in development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and a minimum 3-5 years of experience in network operations or design, NOC (Network Operations Center) environments, or real-time operational support
• Familiarity with IP networking, routing, switching, and network modeling tools
• Ability to support shift work and off-hours operations as required
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• This role requires in-office presence in Houston, Texas

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired:
• Experience supporting mission-critical or customer-facing network services
• Experience in satellite communications, space relay networks, or ground station operations
• Experience working in a real-time console or operations center environment
• Experience with automation, scripting, or network configuration management tools

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the Delay Tolerant Network (DTN) used for data transfer from lunar and cislunar space to Earth
• Execute live changes to network configuration in support of customer needs and regular relay satellite maintenance
• Respond to real-time network events and anomalies to minimize service impacts
• Respond to critical and emergency network service requests from customers
• Communicate network status, impacts, and timelines to internal stakeholders and customers as required
• Maintain awareness of trends and recurring issues to improve network reliability
• Participate in simulations and operational rehearsals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees