Spaceflight Logistics & Onsite Operations Engineer

Intuitive Machines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a proactive Logistics and Operations Project Engineer – MACS to support NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will manage on-site logistics, critical lifts, and environmental testing coordination for flight hardware, coordinating with engineers, facility managers, safety and QA to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes developing lift plans, coordinating with multiple teams, and maintaining robust procedures and readiness for complex

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field emphasizes logistics and rigging.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute handling and transport of flight hardware across Johnson Space Center facilities.
• Lead onsite hardware moves and ensure facilities, routes, personnel, equipment and work areas are ready before operations.
• Develop and execute detailed critical-lift plans and select appropriate rigging equipment.
• Coordinate lifts with engineering, facility personnel, technicians, safety, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain ownership of activities from planning through execution and closeout.
• Serve as primary operational liaison with test facilities supporting vibration, acoustic, thermal‑vacuum, and other testing.

Skills

Logistics planning

Onsite operations

Safety-minded

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Crane and hoist operation certification

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) familiarity

Test facility coordination

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking a proactive Logistics and Operations Project Engineer – MACS to support NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will manage on-site logistics, critical lifts, and environmental testing coordination for flight hardware, coordinating with engineers, facility managers, safety and QA to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes developing lift plans, coordinating with multiple teams, and maintaining robust procedures and readiness for complex