Aerospace Sheet Metal Technician – Prototyping Hardware

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space company, is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of precision mechanical systems for lunar robotics and spacecraft.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers to transform CAD models into flight-like hardware, prototypes, test fixtures and production tooling, performing fabrication, inspection and assembly with tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in precision sheet metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of sheet metal flat pattern development and fabrication techniques.
• Experience programming and operating CNC sheet metal equipment.
• Understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with aerospace materials and tight tolerances.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate precision sheet metal components and equipment chassis.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturable designs.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, GD&T and specs.
• Plan fabrication methods and build prototype hardware.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, and production tooling.
• Operate CNC punch presses, brakes, shears, and related equipment.
• Convert CAD models to flat patterns and fabrication drawings.
• Inspect parts with precision measurement tools.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

CNC programming

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space company, is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the design, fabrication, assembly and testing of precision mechanical systems for lunar robotics and spacecraft.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers to transform CAD models into flight-like hardware, prototypes, test fixtures and production tooling, performing fabrication, inspection and assembly with tight tolerances.