Staff Mechanical Design Engineer – Spacecraft Structures

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our START program in Houston, TX. You will design parts for the START team, generate detailed drawings in Creo or SolidWorks, and develop lifting and operational procedure models for flight and ground support hardware.

Work in a cross-functional aerospace environment, collaborating with engineers and technicians to meet aggressive schedules. Strong CAD, GD&T, and problem-solving skills are essential; on-site at Houston location.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 10+ years of design experience or M.S. with 7+ years.
• Experience with CAD software: Creo or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and related standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team.
• Minimum 4 years of CAD design experience; portfolio optional.

Responsibilities

• Design parts for the START team.
• Create drawings, piece part and assembly drawings using CAD.
• Generate lifting and operating procedure drawings and models.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intuitive Machines is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our START program in Houston, TX. You will design parts for the START team, generate detailed drawings in Creo or SolidWorks, and develop lifting and operational procedure models for flight and ground support hardware.

Work in a cross-functional aerospace environment, collaborating with engineers and technicians to meet aggressive schedules. Strong CAD, GD&T, and problem-solving skills are essential; on-site at Houston location.