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Overview

Intuitive Machines is a pioneering space company focused on making cislunar space accessible, supporting NASA and other customers in lunar exploration. They are seeking a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to design and fabricate propulsion system plumbing and hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design and route propulsion system plumbing, including tubing, fittings, brackets, and interfaces.
  • Generate and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and build documentation to support fabrication and assembly.
  • Design and implement welding fixtures and support development and execution of welding procedures, process controls, and inspection practices.
  • Provide engineering oversight of fabrication, welding, assembly, and integration activities for propulsion hardware.
  • Assist with propulsion system assembly, checkout, and integration for ground test and flight hardware.
  • Support anomaly resolution and rework activities associated with plumbing and fabricated hardware.
  • Contribute to general propulsion engineering tasks as required, supporting system build, test, and operations efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Junior Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree (0–1 years of relevant experience).
  • Engineer level: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree.
  • Experience or demonstrated capability in CAD-based mechanical design and detailing (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), including fabrication drawings.
  • Working understanding of fluid or pressure systems, including tubing, fittings, and basic propulsion or pressurization concepts.
  • Ability and willingness to work hands-on in a lab or shop environment in support of hardware fabrication and assembly.
  • Strong attention to detail, configuration control, and safety in execution of flight or test hardware.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering environment and manage multiple parallel tasks.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and alignment with Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence.

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX
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