Network Operations Engineer

About the role

The Network Operations Engineer will be responsible for real-time monitoring, configuration, and operational support of the Intuitive Machines lunar data network via relay satellites and Earth ground stations. This role will execute live network configuration changes driven by customer needs, mission timelines, and orbital dynamics. The Network Operations Engineer will play a key role in maintaining network availability, performance, and responsiveness across mission phases.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the Delay Tolerant Network (DTN) used for data transfer from lunar and cislunar space to Earth
• Execute live changes to network configuration in support of customer needs and regular relay satellite maintenance
• Respond to real-time network events and anomalies to minimize service impacts
• Respond to critical and emergency network service requests from customers
• Communicate network status, impacts, and timelines to internal stakeholders and customers as required
• Maintain awareness of trends and recurring issues to improve network reliability
• Participate in simulations and operational rehearsals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and a minimum 3-5 years of experience in network operations or design, NOC (Network Operations Center) environments, or real-time operational support
• Familiarity with IP networking, routing, switching, and network modeling tools
• Ability to support shift work and off-hours operations as required
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired:
• Experience supporting mission-critical or customer-facing network services
• Experience in satellite communications, space relay networks, or ground station operations
• Experience working in a real-time console or operations center environment
• Experience with automation, scripting, or network configuration management tools