Spacecraft Assembly & Test Intern – Hands-On

Intuitive Machines Llc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking an AI&T Intern to join the Assembly, Integration, and Test team in Houston, TX for Summer 2027. You will hands-on with flight hardware, supporting build-up, integration and verification of flight systems.

The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and real-world spacecraft assembly and test workflows, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to NASA and private missions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field.
• Certifications and associate backgrounds welcomed.
• Interest in spacecraft integration and aerospace testing environments.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python and basic test equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical and electrical integration of spacecraft subsystems and payloads.
• Support functional and environmental testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Help execute and document test procedures, build records, and integration steps.
• Collaborate with systems, test, and manufacturing engineers to ensure configuration and quality compliance.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, verification activities, and post-test reviews.
• Maintain organized documentation and configuration tracking for hardware during integration lifecycle.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

LabVIEW

Python

Test equipment

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Certifications or associate backgrounds welcomed

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking an AI&T Intern to join the Assembly, Integration, and Test team in Houston, TX for Summer 2027. You will hands-on with flight hardware, supporting build-up, integration and verification of flight systems.

The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams and real-world spacecraft assembly and test workflows, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to NASA and private missions.