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Intuitive Machines · 1 day ago

Propulsion Engineer - Plumbing Design and Fabrication

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for research and exploration. They are seeking a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer responsible for designing, fabricating, and assembling propulsion system plumbing and supporting associated hardware activities.

AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD DesignFluid SystemsWelding ProcessesCollaborationAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

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, or demonstrated ability to learn in a flight hardware environment

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