Intuitive Machines
Aerospace
AdvancedMissionDesignEngineer
“Advanced Mission Design Engineer at Intuitive Machines. Skills: Mission design, Trajectory optimization, Spacecraft trajectories, Software development. Provide trajectory products. Support spacecraft mission design”
Industry & Context.
Trajectory optimization; Algorithm development; Simulation models
Proof of U.S. Citizenship, US Permanent Residency, Complete U.S. government background investigation, Office environment, Inside or outside work, Sitting for extended periods, Standing for extended periods, Lifting up to 25 lbs, Regular attendance, Work outside normal schedule, Adjust schedule, Professional behavior, Grooming and dress appropriate
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2-5 years of experience, Experience with orbital mechanics, Designing spacecraft trajectories, Experience with algorithm development, Analyzing spacecraft performance, Developing simulation models, Verifying simulation models, Validating simulation models, Excellent communication skills, Experience in a team environment, Interpersonal skills, Ability to organize tasks, Ability to prioritize tasks, Ability to prepare written documents, Ability to verbally present, Experience with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
5 years of related engineering experience, Master's degree and 4 years experience, PhD and 0 years experience, PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Focus on trajectory design, Focus on optimization, Focus on orbital mechanics, Experience with 3-DOF simulations, Proficiency in Modern Fortran, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in bash, Proficiency in Julia, Experience with conda/mamba, Experience with OpenSceneGraph, Experience with OpenGL, Experience with OpenFrames, Experience with GUI development, Experience with Python and Qt, Experience with multiple operating systems, Experience with product delivery, Experience with product management, Experience with Git/GitLab, Experience with GitlabCI
What You'll Do.
Provide trajectory products
Support spacecraft mission design
Support spacecraft mission analysis
Perform trajectory optimization runs
Characterize vehicle performance
Characterize mission availability
Develop new algorithms
Integrate new algorithms
Provide software development
Integrate with other tools
Develop requirements documentation
Provide recommendations for improvements
Improve design processes
Improve software development processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working in a team environment; Collaborative environment; NASA civil servants; Contractors
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Prepare written documents; Verbally present
Process & Methodology
Organize tasks, Prioritize tasks, Meet deadlines, Meet schedules
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