Fullstack Software Developer

Full Stack Software Developer

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 the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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 lunar science and data processing, spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Executive Summary

The LROC and ShadowCam Science Operations Center Team is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer for a full-time position. This mid-level developer plays a crucial role in developing, designing, and maintaining web applications that support lunar research, satellite operations, and scientific data visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop interactive web applications and features using Ruby on Rails or equivalent technology with a focus on clean, user-friendly, maintainable architecture.
• Build highly responsive and accessible front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as Hotwire, Stimulus.js, or Vue / React.
• Design and consume robust RESTful APIs to support data delivery and client-side interaction.
• Implement and extend web-based GIS tools (e.g., OpenLayers, CesiumJS) to visualize planetary science datasets with custom projections and optimize data processing for visualization.
• Modernize legacy applications and migrate functionality into current technology stacks.
• Write command-line tools and scripts for asset management, data manipulation, and automation processes.
• Apply version control workflows and best practices in collaborative development environments.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, load times, and data interactions.
• Support cross-functional teams, including System Admins, Scientists, and Satellite Operations Engineers.
• Document code, processes, and systems to ensure knowledge transfer and maintenance sustainability.

Technologies We Use

• Back-End: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs.
• Front-End: Hotwire, Stimulus.js, Node.js, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.
• Database: PostgreSQL, Active Record, SQLite
• GIS & Visualization: OpenLayers, CesiumJS, GeoTIFF.js, proj4.js, chart.js, GDAL, WMS Server standards.
• Version Control: Git, SVN (Subversion).
• Testing & QA: Minitest, Jest, Vitest.
• Data Formats: JSON, GeoJSON, CSV, TIFF, Cloud Optimized GeoTIFF, YAML.
• Operating Systems: Linux, macOS.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively in person and across teams.

Required Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates with the following skillsets, typically gained through 4 years of professional experience in web application development.

• Back-End Development: Proficiency in MVC web frameworks (Ruby on Rails preferred; experience with Django, Laravel, or other MVC frameworks is valuable). Experience working with and developing RESTful APIs, especially for data-rich applications.
• Databases: Understanding of relational databases, including designing comprehensive database schemas (tables, relationships, keys, constraints), data modeling, writing efficient queries, and performing CRUD operations within web applications. PostgreSQL preferred; experience with SQLite, MySQL, or other relational databases is ok.
• Front-End Development: Extensive experience with modern front-end technologies such as Vue.js, Stimulus.js, Hotwire, and CSS frameworks like Bootstrap and Tailwind CSS.
• UI/UX Design: Strong front-end design sensibilities, including understanding of effective user interface design principles such as modern web semantics, visual hierarchy, whitespace utilization, and color theory. Ability to create data-rich layouts that effectively present data to end users and translate complex requirements into intuitive and responsive user interfaces.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and experience with collaborative development workflows.
• Testing & Quality: Experience with manual and automated testing methodologies for web applications. Detailed knowledge of modern troubleshooting intuition and methodologies.
• Command Line & Scripting: Comfortable with command-line tools, scripting practices, and automation methods.
• Operating Systems: Comfortable working in Linux and Mac environments.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to translate high-level business requirements into robust technical solutions that meet user needs and expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Self-driven and resourceful approach to solving technical challenges independently before escalating issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related discipline; OR equivalent 4 years of directly relevant technical experience in addition to required qualifications.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Ruby on Rails 7 .
• Knowledge of advanced SQL techniques beyond basic CRUD operations, such as Common Table Expressions (CTEs), window functions, query optimization, etc.
• Experience with spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and rendering techniques using GIS tools.
• Experience with 3D rendering and imagery tools (e.g., WebGL, Three.js, CesiumJS).
• Familiarity with scientific APIs (SPICE/NAIF, PDS, etc.) and/or large-scale remote sensing data.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Interest in space exploration and planetary science.