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# GN&C Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Machines
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9daed573b902e963

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
 * Experience supporting spacecraft GN&C hardware development, integration, or test.
 * Experience working with aerospace flight hardware suppliers and qualification processes.
 * Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators such as IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, and thrusters.
 * Understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and hardware interfaces.
 * Experience supporting environmental and functional testing of flight hardware.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
 * Flexible and adaptable to changing program needs and schedules.

## Description

The GN&C Hardware Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and test of GN&C flight hardware across all Intuitive Machines programs. This role focuses on sensors, actuators, and associated avionics hardware critical to spacecraft navigation and control performance., * Support the selection, specification, and integration of GN&C flight hardware, including sensors and actuators, across multiple missions.

 * Develop hardware requirements and interface definitions in collaboration with GN&C, avionics, and systems engineering teams.
 * Support procurement, vendor technical management, and hardware qualification activities.
 * Perform hardware trade studies, performance analyses, and risk assessments.
 * Support environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC) and acceptance testing of GN&C hardware.
 * Assist with hardware integration, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution during assembly, integration, and test (AIT).
 * Support GN&C hardware verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution.
 * Contribute to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and integrated system test campaigns
 * Generate hardware documentation, including specifications, test procedures, and verification reports.
 * Support flight readiness, mission operations preparation, and post-test/post-flight analysis as required.


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