Assembly & Integration Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston seeks an engineer to lead the integration and assembly of spaceflight hardware, including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, and ground elements for lunar landers and satellites.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering and 5–7 years in assembly/integration, preferably with aerospace experience; you will use torque wrenches, calipers, and CAD tools, collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5–7 years of assembly and integration experience.
• Knowledge of hardware, harnesses, sensors integration.
• Aerospace/defense/aviation experience a plus.
• Proficient with torque wrenches, calipers, and related tools.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Hands on integration and assembly of vehicle components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, ground elements, etc.
• Support assembly at the subsystem level, such as: heli coil insert installation, thermal tape application, heater installation, torque values recording.
• Assemble components at the vehicle level, such as: primary structure integration, rigging and lifting of vehicle components, and recording activities on the procedure.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Assembly & integration

Aerospace industry

Torque wrench usage

Calipers

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

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 the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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

This position will be responsible for the integration and assembly of space products pertaining to space flight. The engineer will assemble components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, and ground elements of our Lunar Lander, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, satellites, and more.

Responsibilities

• Hands on Integration and assembly of vehicle components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, ground elements, etc.


• Support assembly at the subsystem level, such as: Heli coil insert installation, thermal tape application, heater installation, component-level integration onto the next-level assembly, installing, and recording torque values of fasteners


• Assembly of components at the vehicle level, such as: primary structure integration, rigging and lifting of vehicle components, and recording activities on the procedure

General Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related disciplines


• 5-7 years of Assembly and Integration experience


• Knowledge of integration and assembly of hardware, electrical components, harnesses, sensors, etc.


• Previous assembly and integration experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation (nice to have)


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


• Knowledge of commonly used specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.


• Previous experience with computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks) (nice to have)


• Must be able to multitask and work well within a team environment

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.