Comm Software Lead EngineerHouston, TX
About the Position:Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Software Quality and Test Lead to drive quality assurance and verification strategies for flight-critical and mission-critical software systems. This role combines technical leadership, process ownership, and hands-on testing to ensure our software meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance.
Responsibilities:- Lead Comm Software Development: Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of comm software systems for our fleet
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the comm software engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and industry regulations.
- Team Leadership: Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
- Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and define software requirements, considering missionobjectives, system architecture, and performance constraints.
- Code Development: Oversee the coding and implementation of comm software,utilizinglanguages such as C/C++, Python, and embedded software development tools.
- Verification & Validation:Establishprocedures and methodologies for software verification and validation, including simulation, testing, and debugging activities.
- Risk Management:Identifypotential risks and challenges associated with comm software development and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Documentation: Prepare andmaintaincomprehensive documentation, including software requirements specifications, design documents, interface documents. test plans, and technical reports.
- Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Workload Management:Participatein bi-weekly software sprint planning with the software project manager and manage resources across multiple projects.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, or related field;Master'sdegree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace and space vehicle software development, with a focus on comm software.
- Proventrack recordof leading software development projects from concept to delivery.
- Strongproficiencyin programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and experience with embedded software development.
- Experience with RF Comm and Data Protocols (CCSDS, TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking & Command), AOS, TC/TM)
- Experience with Software Defined Radios
- Experience with Encryption
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), software/hardware integration, and avionics systems is highly desirable.
- Experience with I/O protocols (i.e.RS-232, RS-422,SpaceWire,Canbus, TCP/UDP)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
- Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Join Our Team: If you are passionate about space exploration and eager to make meaningful contributions to the future of aerospace technology, we invite you to join us at Intuitive Machines. As a Software Quality and Test Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Take the next step in your career and be part of our journey to the stars.
