Mechanical Engineer - Lunar Terrain Vehicle at Intuitive Machines

Mechanical Engineer - Lunar Terrain Vehicle

(NASA LTVS Award Contingent)

Houston Texas

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the team, working on cutting edge programs and projects around our multitude of space-based programs. (This position is posted at multiple levels, entry to technical lead, with multiple openings)

*Employment in this role is contingent upon NASA selecting Intuitive Machines as the winner of the LTVS program, scheduled for announcement later in 2025. 

Responsibilities:

• Design parts for the our various space based vehicles, rovers, lunar landers, satellites, earth reentry vehicles, orbital transfer vehicles etc
• Generate drawings, piece part and assembly drawings using CAD
• Generate lifting and operational procedure drawings and models
• Assist in developing manufacturing products

Qualifications: 

• B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline in experience in mechanical engineering design or related discipline; or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with CAD software, Creo or Solidworks
•  CAD design experience, portfolio requested but not required
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and related standards
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Embraces Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of design methodology, basics of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing and manufacturing technique
• Experience with carbon fiber or carbon fiber sandwich panels preferred
• Familiarity or exposure to NASA and Mil Spec standards

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.