Design Engineer - Mid Level

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines in Houston, TX is seeking a Junior Level Design Engineer to join our Lunar Lander team on-site. You will contribute to the design, fabrication, and testing of flight and ground support hardware under tight schedules.

The role emphasizes CAD work, collaboration, and a drive to learn cutting-edge technology as we support NASA missions and commercial programs.

Qualifications

• B.S in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; MS preferred for higher level.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical design with BS, or 3 years with MS.
• Experience with CAD software Creo or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design parts for the Lunar Lander system team.
• Generate drawings, piece parts and assemblies using CAD.
• Generate lifting and operational procedure drawings and models.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to support Lunar Lander structures.

Skills

Effective verbal and written comm

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

M.S. in Mechanical Eng (optional)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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Houston, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1556

Houston, TX

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 Junior Level Design Engineer to join our team. This position will support our growing Lunar Lander Team. The applicant will be located on-site in Houston, TX. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team on the development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight, and ground support hardware, such as Lunar Lander Structure and secondary systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design parts for the Lunar Lander system team
• Generate drawings, piece part and assembly drawings using CAD
• Generate lifting and operational procedure drawings and models
• A candidate for this position will be encouraged to take on as much responsibility as practical and will be expected to play a role in the team supporting Lunar Lander structures and assemblies. The ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment is key for the right candidate. The right applicant should have a strong desire to learn as our team leans into the cutting edge of new technology.

Requirements:

• B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline and minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design or related discipline; or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience with CAD software, Creo or Solidworks
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and related standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Embraces Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
• Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules
• Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Skilled (3-5 yrs) in the use of Solidworks and/or Creo
• Understanding of design methodology, basics of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and manufacturing techniques
• Experience with carbon fiber or carbon fiber sandwich panels preferred
• Familiarity or exposure to NASA and Mil Spec standards

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.