JR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Mechanisms

at  INTUITIVE MACHINES LLC

Intuitive Machines is seeking a junior-level Space Mechanisms Engineer to join our team. This position will be located on-site at the IM Mechanisms Annex in Hanover, Maryland. The Mechanisms Engineer will work in a cross-functional team on the design, development, manufacture and test of space flight and ground support mechanisms, such as motor-driven actuators, deployable systems, optical adjustment mechanisms, robotic tools and robotic manipulators.
The engineer will assist in the concept development, design, build and test of a variety of articulation and deployment mechanisms associated with Intuitive Machines’ Nova series lunar landers and their associated payload elements. These activities may include payload deployers, antenna deployment and articulation devices, gimbal systems, and launch hold-down systems.
Additionally, the role will support both an in-space key technology demonstration and a full material collection and return demonstration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline and minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant job environment (including prior co-ops or internships); or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• Proficiency with component design and assembly management using 3D CAD software, preferably Creo
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with the generation of work orders, assembly procedures and test plans for mechanisms functional, vibration, thermal vacuum and life testing
• Familiarity with standard practices for assembly and environmental testing of space flight mechanisms as well as the tooling and ground support equipment associated with these tests
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Embraces Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
• Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules
• Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment

• Under the mentorship of a senior engineer:
• Assist in the design and development of mechanisms associated with IM’s lunar material return missions, as well as for Nova landers and their payloads
• Assist in the design and development of mechanical ground support equipment, test equipment, and tooling
• Perform mechanism analyses including bearing and gear calculations, force and torque margins, lubricant life analysis, rigid and flexible body dynamic simulations
• Generate CAD and drawings of mechanical hardware; perform optimization studies, interference checks, tolerance analysis
• Assist in the design and implementation of integrated subsystem performance tests including regolith collection and metering tests, dust-contaminated life-cycle tests, robotic rendezvous, capture and manipulation tests
• Assist in environmental testing to include test plans, test execution, and test results evaluation
• 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
  A candidate for this position will be encouraged to take on as much responsibility as practical and will be expected to play a role in the entire cradle-to-grave product development process, including requirements development, conceptualization, CAD design, drafting, supplier relationships, procurement and fabrication management, procedure development, contamination control, and hands-on assembly and testing.