Mission Operations Trainer

Mission Operations Trainer

Houston, TX

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.  

About The Position 

We are seeking an engineer to develop and teach an operations training program, as well as provide cross functional support between our mission operations, flight control, and aid real time operations for our upcoming IM2, IM3, and future missions. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in Mission Operations, Real-Time Flight Operations, or related disciplines. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, teach, and document day to day training operations
• Train on basics of operations, communications, spacecraft systems, etc. 
• Escort guests through controlled access facilities 
• Supplement mission operations, flight control, and real time operations teams following training program

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Real-time space operations experience (3-5 years)
• Development of training curriculum, plans, lessons, etc.
• Ability to work under pressure, including time management and task prioritization
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• General computer literacy (e.g., email, office productivity tools, etc.)
• Experience with international partners (cultural sensitivity) -
• Experience presenting to small to medium sized groups of technical professionals

Nice to have skills and experience: 

• Risk management
• Support of anomaly resolution
• Self-starter, ability to work independently
• Experience with mentor/mentee relationships
• Development of sim scripts and/or performing as simulation supervisor for integrated sims
• Knowledge of and experience with ITAR regulations and escorting guests through controlled-access facilities
• Flight controller experience in human or robotic space applications, or other high-stress operational environments
• Flexibility and creativity to seek, create, and utilize operations and systems engineering practices that suit a lean and agile lunar operations company without sacrificing technical excellence and integrity

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.