AIT Test Technician

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, LLC is seeking a Test Tech in Houston to join the AI&T team. The role involves assembling, integrating, and testing subassemblies and full vehicles for lunar landers and related projects.

You will develop test procedures, perform spacecraft testing, and document results while collaborating with engineers and technicians across disciplines. Experience in aerospace testing and CAD is valued.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of structural testing experience.
• Familiar with assembly tools such as torque wrenches and calipers.
• Experience with spaceflight materials, processes, fasteners and hardware.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• CAD experience (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace/defense/aviation is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop written assembly and test procedures.
• Setup and perform tests of space flight vehicle components.
• Support integrated testing and document final results.
• Develop designs and solutions for testing and integration issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Documentation

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

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 environmentCreative 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.