Mechanisms Engineer, Entry Level - Lunar Terrain Vehicle 

(NASA LTVS Award Contingent)

Salary: $85,000 - $203,000 based on experience & background (Across multiple levels)

Glen Burnie, MD 

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. 

Excellent benefits package, including 26 days of paid vacation and up to 7 paid holidays. Eligible for health care (single and family) on your first day of employment. 401(k) plan with employer match available. 

Full-time position - apply now! 

About The Position  

We are looking for skilled Mechanisms Engineers to join our team. This position will be located on-site at the IM Mechanisms Annex in Glen Burnie, 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, payload deployers, antenna deployment and articulation devices, gimbal systems, launch hold-down systems, optical adjustment mechanisms, robotic manipulators and tools, and fluid couplings for cryogenic and rocket propellant systems.

The engineer will assist in the concept development, design, build and test of a variety of articulation and deployment mechanisms associated with Intuitive Machines’ vehicles and landers. 

*Employment in this role is contingent upon NASA selecting Intuitive Machines as the winner of the LTVS program, scheduled for announcement later in 2025. 

Responsibilities

• Under the mentorship of a senior engineer:
• Assist in the design and development of mechanisms associated with IM’s LTV
• 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 
• 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

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Familiarity with CAD (Creo preferred) and GD&T practices
• Exposure to mechanisms, robotics, or CNC/automation projects (academic, internship, or industry)
• Hands-on experience with machine shop tools or prototyping strongly preferred

Preferred

• Internship or co-op experience in aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing
• Familiarity with Stepper/BLDC actuators, feedback sensors, or control systems
• Exposure to aerospace materials, bearing installations, geartrains, and sealing systems
• Experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping methods

EEOC

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.