Propulsion Engineer - Plumbing Design and Fabrication

Propulsion Engineer - Plumbing Design and FabricationHouston, TXAbout Intuitive MachinesIntuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. We believe our mission is to further research, communications, and exploration beyond low lunar orbit. With multiple NASA lunar missions in the making 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 spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.About the RoleFor this role, we are seeking a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to support the design, CAD routing, fabrication, and assembly of propulsion system plumbing and associated ground and flight hardware. This role will be responsible for generating and maintaining plumbing layouts and detailed manufacturing drawings using industry-standard CAD tools, while also supporting welding, assembly, and facility readiness activities in execution of propulsion hardware builds. Depending on experience, the position may be filled at the junior engineer or engineer level and will operate within the propulsion engineering organization, contributing to both dedicated fabrication efforts and broader propulsion system development and test activities.Responsibilities:Design and route propulsion system plumbing, including tubing, fittings, brackets, and interfacesGenerate and maintain detailed CAD models, drawings, and build documentation to support fabrication and assemblyDesign and implement welding fixtures and support development and execution of welding procedures, process controls, and inspection practicesProvide engineering oversight of fabrication, welding, assembly, and integration activities for propulsion hardwareAssist with propulsion system assembly, checkout, and integration for ground test and flight hardwareSupport anomaly resolution and rework activities associated with plumbing and fabricated hardwareContribute to general propulsion engineering tasks as required, supporting system build, test, and operations effortsRequirements: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 degreeExperience or demonstrated capability in CAD-based mechanical design and detailing (CREO, SolidWorks, or similar), including fabrication drawingsWorking understanding of fluid or pressure systems, including tubing, fittings, and basic propulsion or pressurization concepts, or demonstrated ability to learn in a flight hardware environmentAbility and willingness to work hands-on in a lab or shop environment in support of hardware fabrication and assemblyStrong attention to detail, configuration control, and safety in execution of flight or test hardwareAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary engineering environment and manage multiple parallel tasksClear written and verbal communication skills and alignment with Intuitive Machines core values: Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and ExcellencePreferred / Differentiating Experience:Experience supporting aerospace, propulsion, pressure systems, or test hardwareExposure to propulsion system integration, ground testing, or launch operationsExperience with welding processes, procedures, or inspection (hands-on or oversight)Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, travelers, or build recordsExperience using CREO or other CAD software for mechanical designExperience working closely with technicians, welders, or fabrication personnelEEOC StatementIntuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.