Simulation Software Technical Lead - Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Intuitive Machines LLC • Houston, TX

69d

About The Position

As the Simulation Software Technical Lead for the LTV program, you will provide technical direction and hands-on leadership for the design, implementation, integration, and validation of high-fidelity simulation environments. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of developers and engineers in building, testing, and maintaining simulation models that accurately represent spacecraft dynamics, environmental interactions, and system behavior. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, simulation frameworks, and spacecraft system modeling, as well as strong communication and mentoring skills.

Requirements

• B.S. in Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in simulation software development, including 3+ years in a technical leadership capacity.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented software design.
• Proven ability to design and lead large-scale software projects through the full lifecycle—from concept through test and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of interfacing across disciplines and presenting to technical and program leadership.
• Organized, methodical, and detail-oriented approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• A passion for spaceflight and advanced simulation technologies.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, or an Engineering discipline.
• Experience with High Level Architecture (HLA)
• Experience with xUnit-compliant testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker or containerized development environments.
• Background in Agile/Scrum software development.
• Familiarity with spacecraft GNC, propulsion, or avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner for the Nova simulation architecture, driving design strategy and implementation priorities.
• Lead development of environmental, vehicle, and I/O simulation models, ensuring alignment with program and flight software requirements.
• Mentor and guide simulation engineers, conducting peer reviews, design walkthroughs, and providing technical oversight.
• Collaborate with Flight Software, Systems Engineering, and Test teams to integrate realistic environment and effector models supporting mission validation.
• Define and enforce best practices for code quality, test coverage, and documentation within the simulation domain.
• Lead the development and automation of unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
• Establish and manage configuration control processes and simulation baselines.
• Support program-level reviews, providing simulation performance data and validation evidence.
• Drive adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization strategies to streamline simulation deployment and reproducibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees