Integrated Testing and Verification Engineer

Integrated Testing and Verification Engineer

Houston, Texas

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Integrated Testing and Verification (IT&V) Engineer to join our Integrated Testing team.The IT&V Engineer will play a key role in the integrated testing, verification, transportation, and launch site integration of our spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for safe transportation and testing of spacecraft and spacecraft hardware
• Develop procedures and oversee their execution for spacecraft testing and transportation activities
• Serve as Test Conductor for integrated testing activities, coordinating required personnel, scheduling the tests, and documenting results, anomalies, troubleshooting steps, and problem resolutions
• Work with outside testing facilities and launch providers to coordinate, schedule, and oversee testing and launch preparation activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines
• 10-15 years of systems engineering/integration and/or integrated testing experience on spacecraft
• Knowledge of integration and assembly of hardware, electrical components, harnesses, sensors, etc.
• Previous assembly and integration experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation
• Proficiency with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc.
• Knowledge of commonly used specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Experience scheduling and organizing projects, personnel, and required tools, equipment and hardware
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Willingness to occasionally travel for a week or more at a time to support offsite testing and launch preparation activities

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in remote commanding and monitoring of spacecraft through the use of ground displays
• Experience in a multi-position control room environment for testing and control of spacecraft
• Experience in anomaly recognition, troubleshooting, resolution, and documentation
• Previous experience with computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks)
• Excellent customer service skills.

US EEO Statement

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.