Trajectory Design Engineer at Intuitive Machines

Compensation

$100,000 – $135,000/yr

Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jul 23, 2026

Description

Intuitive Machines is hiring a Trajectory Design Engineer for its Mission Design Group to develop and analyze trajectories and mission plans for Earth-orbiting, cislunar, lunar, interplanetary, and satellite missions. The role involves spacecraft dynamics modeling, trajectory optimization, stochastic performance analysis, failure and contingency planning, operational maneuver planning, real-time trajectory corrections, and support for mission operations and technical proposals. The position is available in Glen Burnie, Maryland; Houston, Texas; and Denver, Colorado, with a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000.

Required Skills

Trajectory optimization
Spacecraft dynamics
Python
Stochastic methods
Mission operations
Real-time corrections
Failure analysis

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of experience in mission design, trajectory optimization, or space systems engineering
Spacecraft trajectory design using industry-standard software
Python-based trajectory analysis and operations tool development
High-fidelity trajectory simulation development and analysis
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D.
Experience with lunar or interplanetary missions
Mission operations and real-time trajectory correction experience