Intuitive Machines · 13 hours ago
Systems Engineer Lead – LDN Space Segment
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. The Systems Engineering Lead will support the Lunar Data Network (LDN) Program, providing technical leadership in defining, integrating, and validating system-level requirements across the Space Segment/Space Relay element of LDN.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Systems Engineering Manager to lead system-level engineering activities across the LDN Space Segment
Provide technical leadership in the integration of spacecraft subsystems, including avionics, energy management, sensors, controls, software, and communications
Conduct requirements analysis and flow-down, ensuring alignment with customer needs, mission objectives, and NASA standards
Develop and maintain the system architecture, interface definitions, and integration plans
Lead verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution for system requirements and performance
Identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issues to closure
Collaborate closely with Intuitive Machines’ internal teams and external partners to ensure subsystem interoperability
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, and test procedures
Represent systems engineering in design reviews, milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings. The Space Segment SE will be the primary technical interface to our NASA SE&I customers
Mentor junior systems engineers and support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; Master's preferred
Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in systems engineering, data network development, spacecraft development, satellite development, and/or ground systems development, with leadership experience on large, multi-disciplinary programs
Strong foundation in requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and V&V
Experience with data network systems, including avionics, autonomy, sensors, or energy systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across internal teams and with partner companies
Demonstrated ability to lead system integration on complex aerospace programs
Familiarity with NASA standards and spaceflight development processes strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required
Preferred
Prior experience supporting lunar, or exploration vehicle programs
Experience with GEO, MEO, or LEO satellite missions
Experience with cross-company collaboration on NASA or large aerospace contracts
Background in leading multi-partner reviews, technical baseline management, and interface control
Experience mentoring or developing early-career systems engineers
Company
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.45MKey Investors
Texas Space CommissionMaryland Department of CommerceNASA
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-04-29Grant· $10M
2025-02-19Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Peter McGrath
Chief Financial Officer
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