Assembly & Integration Engineer
Intuitive Machines
Houston, TX · Posted September 24, 2026
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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.
About The Position
This position will be responsible for the integration and assembly of space products pertaining to space flight. The engineer will assemble components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, and ground elements of our Lunar Lander, Lunar Terrain Vehicle, satellites, and more.
Responsibilities:
Hands on Integration and assembly of vehicle components including sensors, avionics, structures, wiring, harnesses, ground elements, etc.
Support assembly at the subsystem level, such as: Heli coil insert installation, thermal tape application, heater installation, component-level integration onto the next-level assembly, installing, and recording torque values of fasteners
Assembly of components at the vehicle level, such as: primary structure integration, rigging and lifting of vehicle components, and recording activities on the procedure
General Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related disciplines
5-7 years of Assembly and Integration experience
Knowledge of integration and assembly of hardware, electrical components, harnesses, sensors, etc.
Previous assembly and integration experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation (nice to have)
Proficiency with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc.
Knowledge of commonly used specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.
Previous experience with computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks) (nice to have)
Must be able to multitask and work well within a team environment
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.