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Intuitive Machines · 10 hours ago

Propulsion Engineer - Fluid Systems (LDN Satellite Fleet)

Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible. They are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support the development and verification of propulsion systems for the Lunar Data Network program, including designing and operating test stands to validate fluid behavior and support NASA's Artemis program.

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Responsibilities

Support the design, analysis, and development of propulsion systems and components for space flight across monopropellant, bipropellant, cryogenic, and cold gas architectures

Contribute to propulsion system requirements development, verification planning, and lifecycle traceability from concept through flight

Design, build, and operate propulsion system test equipment in support of development, qualification, and acceptance testing, with a strong emphasis on safety and data quality

Validate analytical and system-level fluid models using test data and support verification closure

Participate in propulsion hardware integration, anomaly resolution, test readiness reviews, and flight preparation activities

Document test configurations, procedures, results, and conclusions for program reviews and verification artifacts

Contribute to broader propulsion engineering activities, including fabrication support, supplier interaction, procurement support, procedure development, and on-console mission operations support

Qualification

Fluid mechanicsTest methodsCAD toolsTest hardware designData analysis MATLABData analysis PythonLabVIEW systemsInstrumentation useWelding processesHydrazine systemsTest data interpretationWritten communicationVerbal communication