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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Machines
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, DevOps, Internetworking, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, VxWorks, Gitlab, Information Technology, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9c8b6056-d73c-4ea8-84f8-807efa8bf3a9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, or related discipline.
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development in C, C++, Rust programming languages, Python
 * Clear understanding and experience with internetworking protocols such as the TCP/IP protocol suite.
 * Experience with software development methodologies and tools, including Agile and DevOps practices, with creative approach to problem solving, software quality and testing.
 * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Gitlab, Docker, Confluence, Jira, SQL databases.
 * Effective verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
 * Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules in a collaborative cross-disciplinary team environment.

Preferred:

 * Experience working with and developing in Unix/Linux Operating System, RTOS, VxWorks environments.
 * Knowledge on IETF and CCSDS Standards, Delay Tolerant Networking and Bundle Protocol.
 * Knowledge on terrestrial, radio,satelliteand optical communications.
 * Experience in software development for space applications.

## Description

* Participatein the design, development and implementation of the Intuitive Machines Space Network architecture and services.
 * Provide technical support andexpertiseduring mission planning, execution, and post mission analysis.
 * Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.


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