IT System Administrator​/System Analyst

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.

We are looking for an IT System Administrator/System Analyst on the JETS contract at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If you’re excited about contributing to human space exploration and advancing our understanding of the universe, join a team that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and meaningful work. Your skills and ideas will help us design and deliver systems that support future space missions and create benefits here on Earth.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States, we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

• Analyze, design, and implement information systems that align with business and operational needs.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate system requirements.
• Implement and troubleshoot system and application issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Ensure lab systems are developed, deployed, and maintained to operate efficiently and effectively.
• This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for optimizing technology solutions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related discipline, with typically 10 years of experience in the field or a closely related area.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a Systems Analyst or in a comparable role, with demonstrated expertise in systems analysis, design, and implementation.

• Proficiency in systems analysis tools and methodologies.
• Ability to administer Linux and/or Windows servers.
• Perform software updates on servers in accordance with Lab Manager schedules and instructions.
• Maintain installed software through regular patching and updates.
• Effectively troubleshoot and resolve user‑reported issues.
• Experience with SQL, databases, and Docker‑based systems.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops pipeline automation.
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Shell scripting, Python, or C#.
• Experience with configuration management and version control using Git.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based environments and multi‑site, network, and storage operations.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Atlassian Suite, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Project).
• Ability to provide user support across multiple lab environments.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies.

• Requirements Gathering:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into detailed technical requirements and specifications.
• System Analysis:
  Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify improvement opportunities and recommend effective solutions.
• System Administration:
  Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft and Linux systems in complex environments.
• Solution Design:
  Develop detailed system designs, workflows, and data models to support business requirements.
• Implementation Support:
  Coordinate and support the implementation of new systems or enhancements, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system processes, configurations, and user…