Avionics Engineer - Test Rig Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Avionics Engineer – Test Rig Engineer

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 talented and experienced Avionics Engineer to join our Avionics team as a Test Rig Engineer. This role will lead the effort, from the Avionics aspects, with end-end development, operation, and maintenance of complex test rigs including benchtop level testing, and engine/propulsion testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and/or electro-mechanical design, including working schematics, and design documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Work the architecture, design, and integration of the Avionics components into multiple different test rigs.
• Design and route complex wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and specialized sensor instrumentation for test stand environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, propulsion, and software engineering, to define avionics system requirements and specifications.
• Lead/support the development and execution of test plans for the test rigs during functional and Flight testing.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to analyze test data, isolate anomalies, and drive electrical, mechanical, or software issues to root-cause closure.
• Support system-level testing and validation to verify the functionality and reliability of avionics systems under various operating conditions.
• Lead tasking of Avionics technicians to work the assembly and integration of the test rigs.
• Perform electrical analysis and simulations to evaluate avionics system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Prepare technical reports, design reviews, and presentations to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, test results, and compliance records

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Electro-Mechanical field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in avionics engineering, preferably in the space or aerospace industry.
• Experience in working with cross functional teams such as Propulsion, Mechanisms, and Thermal.
• Proven experience with avionics system design, flight harness design, analysis, and testing for space or flight vehicles.
• Experience in electrical design and documentation software (e.g., Altium).
• Strong understanding of power electronics, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for space and aerospace applications.
• Experience in the petrochemical industry will be considered with a strong emphasis on plant design / build / operation / maintenance using the above skills and toolsets, minimum 10 years.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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.