Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician - Prototyping & Fabrication

Intuitive Machines; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician specializing in sheet metal to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of aerospace-grade hardware. This role is based at our Robotics & Mechanisms Center in Glen Burnie, MD.

You will work with mechanical engineers to transform CAD models into flight-like parts, fabricate prototypes, inspect components, and maintain documentation in a fast-paced laboratory environment supporting spacecraft and lunar robotics projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in precision sheet metal fabrication, aerospace manufacturing or prototype fabrication.
• Experience fabricating complex prototype hardware from drawings and CAD models.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes and instrumentation.
• Experience programming and operating CNC sheet metal equipment.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with aerospace materials and tight tolerances.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision sheet metal components, structures, frames and hardware for spacecraft, robotics and ground systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturable designs and provide fabrication input.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specs and sketches.
• Plan fabrication methods and produce prototype hardware with minimal supervision.
• Develop and manufacture engineering prototypes, test fixtures and production tooling.
• Perform layout, cutting, drilling, bending, forming and assembly of sheet metal parts.
• Operate CNC punch presses, press brakes, hydraulic presses, shears and related tools.
• Program, operate and troubleshoot CNC sheet metal equipment.
• Create flat patterns from CAD models and fabrication drawings.
• Assemble parts using rivets, fasteners and aerospace methods.
• Work with aluminum, stainless steel and other aerospace alloys.
• Inspect parts with precision instruments and maintain quality records.
• Participate in design reviews to improve manufacturability and cost.
• Support lab setup, prototype integration and mechanical testing.
• Follow safety procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

CNC programming

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AS9100

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician specializing in sheet metal to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of aerospace-grade hardware. This role is based at our Robotics & Mechanisms Center in Glen Burnie, MD.

You will work with mechanical engineers to transform CAD models into flight-like parts, fabricate prototypes, inspect components, and maintain documentation in a fast-paced laboratory environment supporting spacecraft and lunar robotics projects.