Intuitive Machines · 1 day ago
Propulsion Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer/Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for public and private customers. They are seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineering & Integration Engineer/Lead to coordinate and deliver propulsion-related systems engineering products across multiple spacecraft programs, ensuring compliance with NASA and DoD standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the propulsion SE&I focal point across multiple programs, coordinating propulsion-related systems engineering products and activities
Lead the development, maintenance, and delivery of propulsion SE&I artifacts, including requirements and traceability, interface definitions and ICDs, verification and validation plans and matrices, and ConOps inputs
Ensure propulsion systems comply with NASA, DoD, and industry standards, supporting program certification, qualification, and acceptance activities
Coordinate propulsion inputs to design reviews, milestone reviews, and board packages, ensuring technical consistency and readiness
Interface closely with systems engineering, safety/mission assurance, program management, and subsystem leads to resolve cross-disciplinary issues
Support hazard analyses, fault tolerance discussions, and verification closure activities related to propulsion systems
Track propulsion system technical margins, assumptions, and risks, and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders
Support configuration control, change management, and documentation alignment for propulsion-related products
Depending on experience and program needs, contribute to propulsion system design, analysis, test planning, or anomaly resolution
Provide technical leadership and guidance in systems thinking, documentation quality, and program execution expectations
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum experience: BS + 2 years or MS + 1 year of relevant engineering experience. Senior-level candidates typically bring substantially more experience and demonstrated ownership
Working knowledge of systems engineering processes and SE&I products
Familiarity with NASA and/or DoD standards, review processes, and certification flows
Fundamental understanding of spacecraft propulsion systems, including cryogenic and/or storable propellants and pressurized fluid systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across disciplines
Strong organizational skills and attention to technical detail
Demonstrated ownership of propulsion or subsystem SE&I scope on one or more flight programs
Ability to independently plan, execute, and deliver propulsion SE&I products across the program lifecycle
Experience representing propulsion systems in formal reviews and technical boards
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and resolve system-level issues
Preferred
Direct experience delivering SE&I products for NASA, DoD, and/or human-rated programs
Experience with propulsion system certification, qualification, or acceptance processes
Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, or issue tracking tools (e.g., DOORS, Jira)
Background that includes both systems engineering and hands-on propulsion engineering
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
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