Spacecraft Communications Engineer
Company: Intuitive Machines Llc
Location: Greenbelt
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Spacecraft Communications Engineer Lanham, MD. 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 multiple NASA lunar missions in
development 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 aspects of spacecraft
subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and
safety. About the Position: Intuitive Machines is seeking a
Spacecraft Communications Engineer on the NASA OMES III contract in
support of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Joint Polar Satellite System
(JPSS) program at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The position is
located in Lanham, MD. Responsibilities: Become a Subject Matter
Expert (SME) on the JPSS-4 Spacecraft Communications subsystem to
support the JPSS Mission Operations Support Team (MOST). Crosstrain
and backup a designated JPSS-4 subsystem to support the JPSS
Mission Operations Support Team (MOST). Support the MOST in all
readiness activities to include: JPSS Compatibility Tests (JCTs),
Mission Rehearsals (MRs), Day-In-The-Lifes (DITL) and daily
operations testing. Readiness activities require working 8 hour
shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays for up to 7 days.
Support the MOST in Launch and Early Orbit (LEO) activities. This
includes from launch to handover to NOAA, which is 90-days. Launch
and Early Orbit activities require working 8 hour shifts to include
nights, weekends and holidays for the duration of the 90-day
period. Support product development of the Communications subsystem
products. Support the development of operations tools. Preferred
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 3 years or
more related experience. 2 years of spacecraft operations
experience at the subsystem level or higher. Experience with
OS/Comet Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) system
preferred. Python or C/C++ experience preferred. Must be able to
pass a government background investigation. Must be able to support
24/7 operations (8 hour shifts) during testing and rehearsals as
well as the 90-day LEO&A period. MS Office skills 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.
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