Project Engineer

Houston, TX

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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Project Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and test support in various aspects of development in support of the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate
• Support project teams with development of test procedures and verification and validation processes.
• Perform testing and verification of flight hardware.
• Maintain and ensure baseline test configurations and document any configuration changes.
• Generate essential paperwork and documents for tasks assigned, such as Task Performance Sheets (TPS), Discrepancy Reports (DR), and Detailed Test Procedures (DTP), as needed.
• Work in a collaborative, team environment and report to project managers for technical support, task assignment, and processes.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within hardware or test support hardware.
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Work with technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Requirements

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• BS degree in an engineering fieldfrom an accredited engineering school.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Self-motivated, team player with adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.
• Ability to operate in a laboratory environment and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with procedure development.
• Co-op or Intern experience at JSC or other NASA agency.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience working and coordinating requirements with third party/outside Vendors
• Familiarity with NASA Quality operational procedures and requirements
• Willing to work off hours/alternative shifts when running tests.
  
  

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.