Systems Engineer

Intuitive Machines•Palo Alto, CA

40d•$77,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is seeking a Systems Engineer for its 300 Systems Engineering group to support current programs. The role applies systems engineering methods to complex spacecraft designs, including concept of operations (ConOps) development, requirements management, decomposition, and flowdown. As programs progress, the focus transitions to integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure spacecraft designs meet mission requirements. The position is located at the company's Palo Alto, California office. Lanteris Space Systems is part of Intuitive Machines, a space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. The role supports programs including NASA's SR-1 program and Space Development Agency national security initiatives.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics, physics, or another STEM field; four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
0 to 1 year of relevant experience in systems engineering or real-time control of complex systems.
General understanding of spacecraft design and the product life cycle.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on United States Government programs.
Experience with requirements management systems such as DOORS or JAMA.
Experience coding in C, C++, Python, or Matlab, and creating software tools for verification activities.
Familiarity with software architecture, verification, and validation.
Familiarity with risk management.
Good communication and presentation skills.
Experience developing technical processes and tailoring processes for unique programs.

Responsibilities

Participate in Concept of Operations (ConOps) development and validation.
Develop, decompose, and flow requirements at the mission, system, subsystem, and component levels.
Manage requirements development and maintenance.
Maintain system budgets for mass, power, and data.
Execute the full system validation and verification plan.
Participate in customer discussions regarding system design decisions.
Support definition of mechanical and electrical interface and operability requirements.
Generate and maintain compliance matrices for the system and subsystems.
Collaborate with subsystem engineers to ensure compliance.
Support spacecraft testing and review test results.
Role model interpersonal behaviors that promote psychological safety and belonging within the organization.