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.