Propulsion Test Engineer: Tanks & Space Systems

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines, a space company in Houston, is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support testing and development of propulsion tank systems across spacecraft programs. You will execute acceptance/qualification tests, develop procedures, and own data interpretation while coordinating with structures, manufacturing, and propulsion teams to ensure safe, reliable hardware performance.

The role may be filled at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, depending on experience, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• Engineer level: 2–6 years of relevant experience; Senior level: 10+ years with ownership of pressure vessel or propulsion hardware.
• Experience with hardware in a test, lab, or production environment; experience writing or executing engineering test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute acceptance and qualification testing of propulsion tanks, including proof pressure, leak, structural, and functional tests.
• Develop and execute test procedures; lead test setup, execution, and teardown with technicians.
• Define test configurations, instrumentation, and data acquisition for tank testing.
• Reduce and interpret test data; generate test reports, certification docs, and data packages.
• Own data review against requirements and support disposition of nonconformances and anomalies.
• Support troubleshooting and real-time decision making during hazardous high-energy tests.
• Participate in test readiness reviews, procedure reviews, and post-test data reviews.
• Maintain configuration control of tank hardware, test setups, and procedures.
• Coordinate with structures, stress, and manufacturing to align test results with design intent.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Intuitive Machines, a space company in Houston, is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support testing and development of propulsion tank systems across spacecraft programs. You will execute acceptance/qualification tests, develop procedures, and own data interpretation while coordinating with structures, manufacturing, and propulsion teams to ensure safe, reliable hardware performance.

The role may be filled at Engineer or Senior Engineer level, depending on experience, with responsibilities