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Architect, build, and manage the Flatsat infrastructure to serve as a high-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop testbed for the Altus Lunar Satellite program. Lead the integration of avionics, payloads, and ground systems while coordinating end-to-end system tests and mission rehearsals.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, or Systems) and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with hands-on experience in spacecraft subsystems and HWIL testbeds.
Avionics FlatSAT Lead / Technical Lead
Houston, Texas, United States
Company Overview:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. We believe our mission is to further research, communications, and exploration beyond low lunar orbit. With multiple NASA lunar missions in the making and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Flatsat Lead to architect, build, and manage our Flatsat infrastructure for the Intuitive Machines Altus Lunar Satellite program. The role will serve as the technical authority for a system that mirrors the spacecraft and enables development, integration, and testing across flight hardware, software, ground systems, and mission operations. The Flatsat will serve as a versatile hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testbed supporting flight software and firmware development, debugging, system capability enhancements, and real‑time validation of complex subsystem interactions.
This role is responsible for defining the architecture, driving integration strategy, and ensuring the Flatsat evolves into a high‑fidelity mission representation that supports rapid development, risk reduction, and mission success. You will collaborate closely with spacecraft, payload, comm, GNSS, PNT, and ground teams to expand Flatsat capability, plan and execute integration campaigns, and ensure the testbed reliably represents mission configuration throughout program evolution.
Your work will have a direct impact on program success, supporting spacecraft builds, payload integration, mission rehearsals, and full end‑to‑end system tests. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role at the center of spacecraft and payload integration. Reports to Avionics Director.
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US EEO Statement
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Space Infrastructure Company
Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system. These capabilities form an integrated Build-Connect-Operate infrastructure service company, enabling customers to achieve mission and campaign outcomes through a single prime solution. Intuitive Machines’ technology has been demonstrated across the space domain and is engineered to support the next century of opportunity in space.
Offices: 3700 Bay Area Blvd, 100, Houston, Texas 77058, US · 13150 Space Center Blvd, Houston, Texas 77059, US · 101 E Jackson St, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, US
The Space Infrastructure Company
Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system. These capabilities form an integrated Build-Connect-Operate infrastructure service company, enabling customers to achieve mission and campaign outcomes through a single prime solution. Intuitive Machines’ technology has been demonstrated across the space domain and is engineered to support the next century of opportunity in space.
Offices: 3700 Bay Area Blvd, 100, Houston, Texas 77058, US · 13150 Space Center Blvd, Houston, Texas 77059, US · 101 E Jackson St, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, US
