Intern

Intuitive Machines Llc; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Robotics Engineering Intern for the ISAM Capabilities Office at NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. You'll assist with test facility setup, CAD modeling, and developing software for tabletop robotic systems and AI integration.

Responsibilities include creating CAD models, tooling analysis, and contributing to robot performance studies while collaborating with engineers and technicians in a dynamic space-exploration environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college or high school pursuing engineering, CS, or related coursework.
• Strong passion for engineering and/or robotics.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, work independently, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support test facility setup and testing of new robotic systems.
• Create CAD models of test facilities or mission environments.
• Develop tools to analyze robot performance or reach and access.
• Design and 3D print interactive scale models of spacecraft and robots.
• Develop software for tabletop robotic systems.
• Integrate AI tools into software development lifecycle.

Skills

Strong passion for engineering and/or

Demonstrated ability to solve problems

Excellent communication and teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in College or High School pursing Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree

Tools

CREO

Blender

Linux

Python

ROS

AI tools for software development

Job description

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Intern

Program Management Intern Greenbelt, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1649

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.50 Hourly

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.

We are seeking a robotics engineering intern on the OMES III contract in support of NASA’s In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Capabilities Office. This position is located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The ISAM Capabilities Office is a multifaceted team that is maturing robotic servicing technologies to tackle new challenges including extending the lifespan of satellites, assembling massive telescopes in space, and refueling and repairing spacecraft on journeys to distant locations. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for learning to assist with a variety of projects, including:

• Supporting test facility setup and testing of new robotic systems
• Creating CAD models of test facilities at Goddard Space Flight Center or of mission environments
• Developing tools to analyze robot performance or reach and access
• Designing and 3D printing interactive scale models of mission spacecraft and robots
• Developing software for tabletop robotic systems
• Integration of AI tools into multiple phases of the software development lifecycle

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in College or High School pursing Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or pre-engineering or programming coursework
• Strong passion for engineering and/or robotics
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, work independently, and take initiative
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with CAD software, particularly CREO or Blender
• Experience designing and fabricating parts
• Experience with Linux, Python, or Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Experience with AI tools for software development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

EEOC

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.