Software Quality & Test 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:- Technical Leadership: Lead the software quality assurance (SQA) and test strategy across flight software, ground systems, and simulation environments.
- Team Leadership: Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
- Process Ownership:Establishand enforce software quality processes aligned with aerospace standards (CMMI)
- Verification & Validation: Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation (V&V) activities. Establish procedures and methodologies for software verification and validation.
- Testing: Mentor and lead test engineers that will develop,maintain, and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test frameworks.
- Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Agile Development:Participatein bi-weekly software sprint planning with the software project manager and manage test engineer resources across multiple projects.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace and space vehicle software quality/test, with 2+ years in a lead role.
- Proventrack recordof testing embedded, real-time, or flight software systems.
- Strong knowledge of software V&V methodologies and test automation
- Proficiencywith test tools, defect tracking (e.g., JIRA), and version control (e.g., Git)
- Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test infrastructure
- Preferred experience testing with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and avionics systems
- 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.
