Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
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.
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on expertise operating and optimizing EOS M290 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systems. This role combines engineering design, process development, and direct machine operation to ensure production of flight-critical and high-value parts. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can bridge design, materials science, and production.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with design and systems engineers to identify parts suitable for AM, ensuring manufacturability, weight reduction, and performance improvements.
- Apply design-for-additive-manufacturing ( DfAM ) principles to enhance efficiency and reduce post-processing requirements.
- Convert and prepare 3D CAD models for printing, including orientation, support structure design, and build parameter setup.
- Develop, document, and refine AM process parameters for various materials (e.g., polymers, metals, composites).
- Conduct build simulations and validate process settings to ensure repeatable, high-quality parts.
- Troubleshoot print failures or quality issues by analyzing build data, material properties, and machine performance.
- Drive continuous improvement through process characterization, data analytics, and root