Aerospace Sheet Metal Tech – Prototype Hardware

Socket.dev; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician specialized in sheet metal to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of precision systems for lunar robotics and spacecraft mechanisms.

This role bridges engineering and manufacturing by transforming CAD models into flight-like hardware, prototypes, test fixtures and production tooling, collaborating with mechanical engineers and operating a wide range of sheet metal processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of precision sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Experience with aerospace materials and tight tolerances.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Experience programming and operating CNC sheet metal equipment.
• Stand to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision sheet metal components and chassis.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturable designs.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, specifications.
• Program and operate CNC sheet metal equipment.
• Develop prototypes and production tooling.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and QA records.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

CNC programming

Engineering drawings

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Aerospace materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Intuitive Machines in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician specialized in sheet metal to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of precision systems for lunar robotics and spacecraft mechanisms.

This role bridges engineering and manufacturing by transforming CAD models into flight-like hardware, prototypes, test fixtures and production tooling, collaborating with mechanical engineers and operating a wide range of sheet metal processes.