Intuitive Machines · 3 months ago
Mechanisms Engineer, Mid Level - Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Glen Burnie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $203K/yr
5+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible. They are seeking skilled Mechanisms Engineers to design, develop, manufacture, and test space flight and ground support mechanisms for their lunar vehicles and landers.
AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead design, layout, and analysis of space and robotic mechanisms
Develop performance specifications for Stepper and BLDC actuators, lead procurement, and oversee testing/characterization
Perform mechanism analyses including bearing and gear calculations, force and torque margins, lubricant life analysis, rigid and flexible body dynamic simulations
Generate and review CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in Creo, maintaining data in Windchill
Oversee fabrication builds (internal and external), coordinating with machinists and additive manufacturing partners
Define and execute verification tests, including actuator performance, geartrain life, and seal leakage
Work with procurement to evaluate and manage machine shops and secondary vendors
Interface with cross-disciplinary teams (structures, thermal, avionics, software) to integrate mechanisms into the vehicle
Mentor entry-level engineers on design best practices and engineering processes
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); M.S. preferred
5–10 years of experience in mechanical/electromechanical design and test
Proficiency with Creo and Windchil
Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Familiarity with performance requirements development for mechanical and electromechanical systems
Demonstrated experience with bearings, seals, gears, or actuators in aerospace, robotics, or automotive system
Strong hands-on fabrication and prototyping skills
Preferred
Background in space mechanisms or extreme-environment robotics
Familiarity with procurement/vendor management for aerospace hardware
Experience with the generation of work orders, assembly procedures and test plans for mechanisms functional, vibration, thermal vacuum and life testing
Familiarity with standard practices for assembly and environmental testing of space flight mechanisms as well as the tooling and ground support equipment associated with these tests
Familiarity with spaceflight mechanisms topics including motors, bearings and lubricants, geared systems, release mechanisms and robotic systems, and the integration of electrical components such as wire harnesses into these systems
Familiarity with commonly used space and commercial specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc
Familiarity with common space industry additive and conventional metallic and composite manufacturing processes
Familiarity with motion simulation software and finite element analysis tools
Experience integrating mechanical systems with electrical/software teams
Exposure to NASA/DoD materials and process standards
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including 26 days of paid vacation and up to 7 paid holidays.
Eligible for health care (single and family) on your first day of employment.
401(k) plan with employer match available.
Company
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.45MKey Investors
Texas Space CommissionMaryland Department of CommerceNASA
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-04-29Grant· $10M
2025-02-19Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Peter McGrath
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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