Research Software Engineer

Research Software Engineer

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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 aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software for processing and analyzing data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC).
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to create tools for data visualization, analysis, and archiving.
• Write and optimize code in languages such as Python, C++, and IDL.
• Develop and maintain databases for storing and querying lunar data.
• Create and maintain documentation for software tools and workflows.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues in a Linux environment.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency within the operations center.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for software development.
• Support the integration and testing of software with LROC systems.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred. Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred 
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, and IDL.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with database management and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of planetary science or remote sensing is a plus but not required. 

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.