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:
This position supports Intuitive Machine’s Lunar Data Analytics group, including the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) and Shadow Cam Science Operations Center (SOC).
Responsibilities:
- Produce high-resolution digital terrain models of the lunar surface using SocetSet and SocetGXP by BAE Systems.
- Assist LROC and ShadowCam science team members with data processing tasks to advance data production, research, and exploration.
- Maintain and develop new tools and procedures for data processing and analysis.
- Compile and distill information from remotely sensed planetary images to be included in research papers, posters and talks presented at meetings.
- Support our education and public outreach efforts through events on campus, off-site, and virtually for ages preschool through adults.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator, Science Operations Center Manager, or RDR Manager.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., planetary science, GIS and remote sensing, or computer science), with 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Basic knowledge of remote sensing techniques and data.
- Programming or scripting experience (i.e., Python, bash, R, Matlab)
- Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization and documentation skills.
- Ability to remain detail-oriented while working on large data sets.
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop mitigation procedures.
- Experience performing or aiding with research (generating data, performing analysis, and interpreting results).
- Knowledge of statistics and data characterization/classification methods.
Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledge of image processing concepts and techniques.
- Experience using AI/ML for image classification, feature extraction, and/or GeoAI.
- Experience with planetary data sets, especially LROC or ShadowCam data sets.
- Experience with photogrammetry.
- Experience with databases, especially PostgreSQL/PostGIS queries.
- Experience with the UNIX command line.
- Experience with the Imaging Software for Imagers and Spectrometers from the USGS and/or Ames Stereo Pipeline.
Working Environment
- In-person position in an office setting.
- Ability to effectively use computers, including 3D stereo monitors, to input, review, and retrieve information for extended periods of time.
- Open and shared office space.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in planetary science, GIS and remote sensing, computer science, or a related field
- 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
- Basic knowledge of remote sensing techniques and data
- Programming or scripting experience with Python, Bash, R, or MATLAB
- Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and documentation skills
- Ability to remain detail-oriented while working on large datasets
- Ability to identify problems and develop mitigation procedures
- Experience performing or aiding with research, including generating data, analysis, and interpretation
- Knowledge of statistics and data characterization or classification methods
- Knowledge of image processing concepts and techniques
- Experience using AI/ML for image classification, feature extraction, or GeoAI
- Experience with planetary datasets, especially LROC or ShadowCam datasets
- Experience with photogrammetry
- Experience with databases, especially PostgreSQL/PostGIS queries
- Experience with the UNIX command line
- Experience with USGS Imaging Software for Imagers and Spectrometers or Ames Stereo Pipeline
What We Do
Intuitive Machines' complete lunar program unlocks the lunar economy to explore the solar system further and gain knowledge for the progress of humanity. As the premier provider of space services and technologies, Intuitive Machines is reestablishing the United States' dominance on the ultimate high ground, the Moon. Designed by the greatest minds in spaceflight, IM's lunar program will send the first American spacecraft to the surface of the Moon since the Apollo program and send the first spacecraft ever to reach the lunar south pole.
