Mass Properties Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, LLC is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to estimate, manage, and verify mass properties for spacecraft and subsystems. You will define allocated mass, compute CG/MOI/POI, and maintain mass databases throughout design, build, and test phases.

The role requires a engineering bachelor’s degree (mechanical, aerospace, or physics) with at least 2 years of experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office. CREO and Teamcenter experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, manage, and verify mass properties for spacecraft and subsystems.
• Define allocated mass across the program lifecycle and calculate mass properties to support design, build, and test.
• Perform mass data collection and maintain mass databases.
• Produce reports and budgets and review design documentation for mass information.
• Consult with subsystems engineering to control mass of products.
• Support Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) and launch vehicle providers.
• Work with lead engineers to define allocated mass at program start and coordinate with Systems/Subsystems teams.
• Periodically determine mass budget and prepare mass properties reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Related field

Tools

CREO

Teamcenter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lanteris Space/Intuitive Machines is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Mass Properties Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, managing, and verifying the mass properties for all spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems, including mass, center of gravity (CG), moments of inertia (MOI), and products of inertia (POI).Key aspects of the role include defining allocated mass across the program lifecycle, calculating mass properties to support spacecraft design, build, and test, performing mass data collection, maintaining mass databases, producing reports and budgets, consulting with functional areas on mass control, and reviewing design documentation to obtain mass information.**Responsibilities*** Work with lead engineers to define allocated mass at the beginning of new programs, coordinating with Systems and Subsystems teams* Calculate mass properties of spacecraft equipment, including sequence mass properties* Periodically determine mass budget and prepare mass properties reports* Perform actual weighing and mass data collection* Generate and maintain mass properties database information* Review designs and reports from engineering personnel to provide technical analysis of mass, CG, MOI, and POI* Provide technical consultation to subsystems engineering to control the mass of their products* Provide support to Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) and launch vehicle providers**Minimum Requirements*** Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field* 2 years of relevant experience* Proficiency in Microsoft Office**Preferred Qualifications*** Familiarity with CREO and Teamcenter applications* Background in coding to support internally developed macros, applications, and data analysis tools* Strong communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal abilities, and collaborative mindset for work planning, prioritization, status updates, and problem resolution with individuals and teamsIn support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.● The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.**Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.**