AIT Test Technician

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston is seeking a Test Tech to join the AI&T team, supporting assembly, integration, and test at subassembly and vehicle levels for lunar landers and related projects.

The role focuses on developing procedures, setting up tests, and solving integration challenges in a cross-functional environment. Strong experience in structural testing and CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in structural testing.
• Familiar with assembly tools (torque wrenches, calipers, etc.).
• Experience with spaceflight materials, processes, fasteners, and hardware testing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop written assembly and test procedures.
• Set up and perform tests of space flight vehicle components.
• Support integrated testing (load, vibration, thermal, actuator) and document results.
• Develop designs and solutions for integration and test issues.

Skills

Structural testing

CAD software

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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 multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, 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.

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Test Tech to join our team. This position will support the vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) team. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team on the integration, assembly, and test at the subassembly level and at the vehicle level for lunar landers and other projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop written assembly and test procedures


• Setup and perform tests of various components of space flight vehicles


• Support integrated testing, such as load testing, vibration testing, thermal testing, actuator testing, and document and submit final test results


• Developing designs and solutions to integration and testing issues that may arise

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in structural testing


• Familiar with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc.


• Familiarity with commonly used spaceflight and commercial specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.


• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.


• Experience with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) - nice to have


• Familiarity with standard practices for assembly and environmental testing of hardware as well as the tooling and ground support equipment associated with these tests


• Previous experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation industries (nice to have)


• Effective verbal and written communication


• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment


• Creative approach to problem solving

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.