AIT Test Technician
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 Test Tech to join our team. This position will support the vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) team. The candidate will work in a cross‑functional team on the integration, assembly, and test at the subassembly level and at the vehicle level for lunar landers and other projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop written assembly and test procedures.
- Set up and perform tests of various components of space‑flight vehicles.
- Support integrated testing, such as load testing, vibration testing, thermal testing, actuator testing, and document and submit final test results.
- Develop designs and solutions to integration and testing issues that may arise.
Requirements
- 5‑7 years of experience in structural testing.
- Familiar with assembly tools, such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc.
- Familiarity with commonly used spaceflight and commercial specifications for materials, processes, fasteners, mechanical components, connectors, wiring, etc.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) – nice to have.
- Familiarity with standard practices for assembly and environmental testing of hardware as well as the tooling and ground‑support equipment associated with these tests.
- Previous experience within aerospace, defense, or aviation industries – nice to have.
Qualifications
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
Skills
- Proficiency with assembly tools (torque wrenches, calipers, etc.).
- Knowledge of spaceflight material and component specifications.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
- Understanding of assembly and environmental testing practices and associated ground‑support equipment.