Staff Mechanical Design Engineer for Spacecraft Hardware

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines seeks a Staff Level Design Engineer to join the START program in Houston, TX. The role supports design, manufacturing, testing, and on-orbit operations of flight and ground support hardware, including lunar lander structures and subsystems.

Responsibilities include creating parts, drawings, assembly models, lifting procedures, and aiding manufacturing development. Strong CAD skills and GD&T are required, with a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical/aerospace engineering with relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years CAD design experience or 7+ years for MS option.
• Proficiency with Creo or SolidWorks and GD&T knowledge.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 standards and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design parts for the START team.
• Generate drawings and assembly models with CAD tools.
• Create lifting and operating procedure drawings and models.
• Assist in developing manufacturing products.

Skills

CAD design

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Job description

Intuitive Machines seeks a Staff Level Design Engineer to join the START program in Houston, TX. The role supports design, manufacturing, testing, and on-orbit operations of flight and ground support hardware, including lunar lander structures and subsystems.

Responsibilities include creating parts, drawings, assembly models, lifting procedures, and aiding manufacturing development. Strong CAD skills and GD&T are required, with a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset.