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# Software Quality & Test Lead Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Machines
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Traceability, Software Project Management, Software Systems, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, Software Verification, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8da5df1b-8c37-406c-8892-bc880403a965/software-quality-test-lead-engineer

## About the Role

Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Software Quality and Test Lead to drive quality assurance and verification strategies for flight-critical and mission-critical software systems. This role combines technical leadership, process ownership, and hands-on testing to ensure our software meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

 * Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace and space vehicle software quality/test, with 2+ years in a lead role.
 * Proventrack recordof testing embedded, real-time, or flight software systems.
 * Strong knowledge of software V&V methodologies and test automation
 * Proficiencywith test tools, defect tracking (e.g., JIRA), and version control (e.g., Git)
 * Experience with CI/CD tools and automated test infrastructure
 * Preferred experience testing with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and avionics systems
 * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
 * Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing technical challenges.
 * Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Join Our Team: If you are passionate about space exploration and eager to make meaningful contributions to the future of aerospace technology, we invite you to join us at Intuitive Machines. As a Software Quality and Test Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Take the next step in your career and be part of our journey to the stars.

## Description

* Technical Leadership: Lead the software quality assurance (SQA) and test strategy across flight software, ground systems, and simulation environments.
 * Team Leadership: Complete performance reviews, provide feedback to team members throughout the year, and work with team members to define future career goals.
 * Process Ownership:Establishand enforce software quality processes aligned with aerospace standards (CMMI)
 * Verification & Validation: Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation (V&V) activities. Establish procedures and methodologies for software verification and validation.
 * Testing: Mentor and lead test engineers that will develop,maintain, and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test frameworks.
 * Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the organization.
 * Agile Development:Participatein bi-weekly software sprint planning with the software project manager and manage test engineer resources across multiple projects.