Stress Analyst (Mid Level)
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.
About the Position:
Intuitive Machines is seeking a Senior Level Stress Analyst to join our team. This position will support our growing Lunar Lander Team. The applicant will be located on-site in Houston, TX. The candidate will work in a cross-functional team on the analysis, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight, and ground support hardware, such as Lunar Lander Structure and secondary systems.
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 and minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering design or related discipline; or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 7 years of experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient in Finite Element Analysis
- 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 Solidworks, for basic design trades in support of multiple design engineers
- Experienced with the analysis of carbon fiber parts and assemblies, carbon fiber tubes and sandwich panels
Preferred Requirements:
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Creative approach to problem solving
- Embraces Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
- Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules
- Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 10 years of mechanical engineering design or related experience
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with at least 7 years of experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis
- Proficiency with FEMAP and NASTRAN, including advanced analysis techniques and API scripting
- Proficiency in closed-form analysis methods for bolted joints and initial structural component sizing
- Familiarity with 3D CAD component design for basic design trades
- Experience analyzing carbon fiber parts and assemblies, carbon fiber tubes, and sandwich panels
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Creative problem-solving ability
- Ability and willingness to work under compressed and aggressive delivery schedules
What We Do
Intuitive Machines' complete lunar program unlocks the lunar economy to explore the solar system further and gain knowledge for the progress of humanity. As the premier provider of space services and technologies, Intuitive Machines is reestablishing the United States' dominance on the ultimate high ground, the Moon. Designed by the greatest minds in spaceflight, IM's lunar program will send the first American spacecraft to the surface of the Moon since the Apollo program and send the first spacecraft ever to reach the lunar south pole.
