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Senior Stress Analyst

Intuitive Machines

Houston, TX · Posted March 19, 2026

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About the job

Senior Stress Analyst

Houston, TX

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 multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, 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.

Responsibilities:

Perform the analysis of Carbon Fiber Structural panels and joints, and metallic secondary structure

Own the stress analysis for a variety of parts and assemblies.

Perform analyses and effectively present solutions.

Assist in developing manufacturing products.

Requirements:

B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

This requisition is multi-level seeking Mid-Level and Senior candidates with 5-10 years of experience and 10+ years of experience respectively.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite

Expert in Finite Element Analysis

Experienced with the analysis of carbon fiber parts and assemblies, carbon fiber tubes, bonded carbon fiber joints, and sandwich panels

Team leadership of a small team, preferably an analysis team or long term mentor of junior engineers

Desired:

Skilled in the use of FEMAP/NASTRAN including advanced analysis techniques and writing API scripts

Proficient in closed form analysis methodology for bolted joints and initial sizing of structural components

Familiarity with component design using 3D CAD software, preferably Creo, for basic design trades in support of multiple design engineers

US EEO Statement:

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.