Test Operations Project Engineer

Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL

Houston Texas

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.

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Test Operations Project Engineer to join our team. The applicant will be located on-site at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities: 

• The Test Operations Project Engineer will be essential to the success of the Gateway Ready Avionics Integration Lab (GRAIL) which will certify the avionics for all modules of the Gateway Program which will return to the moon
• This position will include possibly rotating to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing operations  
• Support project group with design of new and existing avionic testing hardware
• Coordinate with MCC Scheduling, GRAIL Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Safety Quality and Assurance (QA/QE), and other groups as required to plan and execute testing activities
• Support Test Readiness Reviews (URR/TRR)
• Ensure QA/QE support is scheduled to support testing
• Perform pre-task briefs
• Execute GRAIL validation testing, acting as Test Operations Engineer
• Retain test result documentation and ensure archiving of as run test procedures
• Contribute to Post Test Reports (PTR)
• Works with test community to develop the top-level test procedures in DOORS Next Generation which will be transformed to GRAIL test checkout procedures
• Perform ground testing and flight operations testing for hardware with end item documentation of the GRAIL
• Use Linux based workstations and scripts for switch layout of the lab
• Support integration testing for verification and validation activities of hardware
• Should understand and support project testing schedule and produce required documentation
• Should review and track engineering deliverables for project status reporting
• Should understand CAD drawings and large-scale system configurations
• Work with procurement documentation and work with vendors for hardware specification and delivery
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area. 
• BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or IT from an accredited school
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical and power systems
• Understanding of lab operations and documentation
• This position will include possibly rotating to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing operations  

Preferred Requirements 

• Knowledge of Avionic Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork is a plus
• Past experience with NASA avionics is a plus

EEOC
   
 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.