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Intuitive Machines · 1 month ago

Mechanisms Intern - Aerospace Engineering

Glen Burnie, MD, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. The Mechanisms Intern will work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture, and testing of space flight and ground support structures, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems.

AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and assembly of mechanical structure, attachment systems, deployment systems, and payloads associated with IM’s Nova landers and their payloads

Assist in the design and assembly of mechanical ground support equipment, test equipment, and tooling

Assist in environmental testing to include test plans, test execution, and test results evaluation. Generate CAD and drawings of mechanical hardware; perform optimization studies, interference checks, tolerance analysis

Set up and use test data collection devices including sensors and data acquisition systems

Generate work orders and test procedures

Devise ways to automate and otherwise improve test procedures for efficiency and repeatability

Organize and inventory laboratory tools, supplies, and consumable items

Run and post-process prototype builds on the laboratory 3D printing machines

Systematically document progress and capture knowledge

Qualification

3D CAD softwareComponent designData acquisition systemsLab ViewMechanical assemblyMicrosoft OfficeCommon shop toolsElectrical solderingArduinoRaspberry PiAtlassian suite

Required

Currently pursuing an Engineering degree, or related discipline

Proficiency with component design and assembly management using 3D CAD software, preferably CREO

Familiarity with commonly used space and commercial specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite