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Overview

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for various customers. The Assembly & Integration Engineer will be responsible for the integration and assembly of space products related to space flight.

Responsibilities

  • Hands on integration and assembly of vehicle components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, and ground elements.
  • Support assembly at the subsystem level, including Heli coil insert installation, thermal tape application, heater installation, and component-level integration.
  • Assembly of components at the vehicle level, such as primary structure integration, rigging and lifting of vehicle components, and recording activities on the procedure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.
  • 5-7 years of Assembly and Integration experience.
  • Knowledge of integration and assembly of hardware, electrical components, harnesses, sensors, etc.
  • Previous assembly and integration experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation is a plus.
  • Proficiency with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches and calipers.
  • Knowledge of commonly used specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.
  • Previous experience with computer aided design software like AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks is a plus.
  • Must be able to multitask and work well within a team environment.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 86 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

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Intuitive Machines currently has 4 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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