Propulsion Engineer - Plumbing Design and Fabrication
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
EXPIREDHouston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMasters DegreeLarge
Full TimeMasters DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Design and route propulsion system plumbing, including tubing, fittings, brackets, and interfaces. Generate and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and build documentation to support fabrication and assembly. Design and implement welding fixtures while overseeing welding procedures, process controls, and inspection practices. Provide engineering oversight of fabrication, welding, assembly, and integration activities for propulsion hardware. Assist with system assembly, checkout, and integration for ground test and flight hardware, while supporting anomaly resolution and rework activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- Junior Engineer level: Bachelor's degree (0–1 years of relevant experience)
- Engineer level: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree
- Experience or demonstrated capability in CAD-based mechanical design and detailing (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), including fabrication drawings
- Working understanding of fluid or pressure systems, including tubing, fittings, and basic propulsion or pressurization concepts, or demonstrated ability to learn in a flight hardware environment
- Ability and willingness to work hands-on in a lab or shop environment in support of hardware fabrication and assembly
- Strong attention to detail, configuration control, and safety in execution of flight or test hardware
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering environment and manage multiple parallel tasks
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and alignment with Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, propulsion, pressure systems, or test hardware
- Exposure to propulsion system integration, ground testing, or launch operations
- Experience with welding processes, procedures, or inspection (hands-on or oversight)
- Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, travelers, or build records
- Experience using CREO or other CAD software for mechanical design
- Experience working closely with technicians, welders, or fabrication personnel
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