Data Analytics Intern

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 spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Intuitive Machines is seeking an Intern to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the processing and analysis of lunar images to support current lunar research and exploration
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automating data processing tasks
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve issues in image data
• Support the creation and updating of lunar surface mosaics and maps
• Participate in the calibration and validation of LROC instruments and data products
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific presentations and reports
• Participate in public outreach events

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrollment as an undergraduate student in the Phoenix metropolitan area
• Enthusiastic about contributing to lunar, planetary, or space science exploration
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and develop mitigation procedures
• Ability to remain detail-oriented while working with large data sets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organization and documentation skills
• Enthusiastic about learning new skill sets
• Basic image analysis and/or statistical analysis experience

Bonus points for:

• Programming
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geography or Geology experience
• Experience with planetary data sets