Test Conductor
Houston, TX
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:
Our long-term partnership with NASA has created an exciting opportunity for 2 Test Conductor opportunities supporting the JETS II contract at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. This position is onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support in the planning and implementation of EMI/EMC tests and general EMI/EMC testing activities.
- Provide technical support to the Test Director/Lab Manager as follows: operate test equipment, perform EMI/EMC tests, perform test setup and test operations, perform pre- and post-test activities such as generation of drawings of as-tested configurations, data reduction, and miscellaneous other tasks related to the testing activities.
- Provide troubleshooting and support for test equipment; interface with equipment suppliers and onsite maintenance personnel as needed.
- Help develop data analysis and post-processing methods; automate where possible.
- Support the operations team in the development of new test system capabilities.
- Help develop and implement appropriate quality measures and process improvement efforts.
- Help prepare project reports, presentations, and procedures.
- Perform EMI lab facility activities such as maintenance, and equipment calibration.
- Participate in pre-test planning, review test documents, prepare and deliver test data packages to the customer.
- Assist in the development of automated software for various EMI/EMC tests.
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area and adhere to laboratory policies.
- Provide electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) analysis services for various programs including design and development review activities.
- Perform other tasks assigned.
Requirements:
- Typically requires a HS diploma and 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
- Familiarization with Test Equipment such as Spectrum & Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Current Probes, Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, RF Amplifiers and DVMs.
- Familiarization with ESD requirements.
- Familiarization in a Lab environment.
- Ability to use Smartsheets.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work weekends and/or after hours as needed.
Preferred:
- Experience in EMI/EMC testing and/or in an EMI/EMC Lab Environment
- Familiarization with MIL-STD-461, Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interface Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment.
- Working knowledge of ESD, FOD and controlled stock handling practices and procedures.
- Working knowledge of RF systems and their operations.
- Handling of NASA Flight Hardware.
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.
