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Intuitive Machines · 19 hours ago

Ground Network Integration Lead

Glen Burnie, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $205K/yr

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. They are seeking a Ground Network Integration Lead to support critical programs focused on the integration of upgraded ground antenna systems with advanced networking solutions.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the Program Manager as the technical lead for ground network and communications integration activities

Lead integration of upgraded antenna hardware with mission operations systems and networking software

Define, document, and validate end-to-end data flows between spacecraft, relay assets, ground stations, and user endpoints

Integrate and operationalize networking technologies including CCSDS, TCP/IP, UDP, and DTN for deep space applications

Develop and maintain ConOps, ICDs, system diagrams, and technical documentation

Coordinate across internal teams, commercial partners, government stakeholders, and teleport site owners

Support system-level testing, verification, operational readiness, and real-time troubleshooting

Provide technical leadership and mentoring across engineering and operations teams

Qualification

Ground system integrationNetworking protocolsSpace mission experienceRequirements developmentDisruption Tolerant NetworkingGeographically distributed teamsTechnical leadershipFast-paced environmentsTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline (master's preferred)

Extensive experience with space mission ground systems, including command and telemetry and mission operations

Demonstrated expertise in ground system integration and networking protocols

Strong background in requirements development, verification & validation, and system test execution

Experience working across geographically distributed teams and multiple organizations

Ability to operate in fast-paced development and operational environments

Preferred

Experience with relay communications systems or advanced RF/optical ground stations

Hands-on experience with Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN)

Familiarity with containerized ground systems, message buses, and modern mission operations software

Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or commercial space missions

Active security clearance

Company

Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.

Founded in 2013

Houston, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://intuitivemachines.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$444.45M

Key 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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