Sr. IT Systems Engineer
About The Position
Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a Sr. IT Systems Engineer in a hybrid capacity in Palo Alto, California. Intuitive Machines is a space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise for spacecraft across the solar system. The role supports recurring satellite-build deliverables, periodic system maintenance, and development of new test environments. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining rack and console software, integrating telemetry software, enabling remote control operations, and providing integration and qualification support. The engineer also maintains databases, permissions, and test conductor computers; troubleshoots Python-based tools; and provides critical 24/7 support during major test campaigns. The position leads design and development for new programs, adapting existing software and infrastructure to changing requirements and architecture roadmaps.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Bachelor’s degree, or four additional years of work experience may be substituted for a degree.
- At least 8 years of related work experience.
- Experience with Linux systems administration and software development supporting hardware test environments.
- Experience with Windows and Active Directory integration.
- Experience with local firewall configurations and advanced network troubleshooting.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex, integrated hardware/software systems under time-sensitive conditions.
- Ability to provide critical, around-the-clock support during major test campaigns, including TVAC, acoustics, vibration, and launch base operations.
- Familiarity with version control and documentation/release management practices.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with telemetry systems, remote control interfaces, and test database management.
- Experience with Python and legacy tools, such as Java Webstart-based applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and configure test rack software for each satellite build.
- Develop and maintain console software packages for satellite builds.
- Integrate in-house telemetry software for telemetry storage.
- Set up interfaces that enable remote control operations.
- Provide integration and qualification support throughout test phases.
- Support documentation and release management processes.
- Deliver implementation work at an estimated pace of approximately 24 developer hours per implementation, or approximately 2 hours per rack.
- Perform telemetry software updates, with one week of advance notice required.
- Execute frequent database updates during application, integration, and test phases.
- Manage spacecraft analysis software viewing permissions and test databases.
- Perform Test Conductor Computer (TCC) maintenance, approximately 2–3 days per month.
- Provide troubleshooting support for Python-based tools.
- Provide 24/7 support coverage during thermal vacuum, antenna, launch base, acoustics, and vibration testing campaigns.
- Lead design work for new programs and test environments.
- Develop new test measurement and rack software solutions.
- Adapt existing code to evolving program requirements.
- Support requirements gathering and participate in design reviews.
- Architect infrastructure to accommodate new system architecture roadmaps.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health and welfare insurance.
- 401(k).
- Incentive eligible, with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
