LTV Vehicle Lead
Houston Texas
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 the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting 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.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior level engineer, project manager, or SE&I lead with experience with automobile design and development as well as aerospace design and development towards. As the prime contractor for the NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle mission, Intuitive Machines is responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge technologies alongside our Moon RACER global team of companies including AVL, Boeing, Michelin, & Northrop Grumman. The Program Manager will play a key role in in working across company teams.
Responsibilities:
Lead or manage a team of engineers and specialists in the design and development of a human and robotic mobility platform for lunar surface exploration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
Drive the execution of design and development activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
Provide technical expertise and guidance in automobile design and development, as well as aerospace design and development.
Oversee the integration of human-rated spacecraft systems into the mobility platform.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
5 to 10 years of experience in automobile design and development.
5 to 10 years of experience in aerospace design and development, ideally with human-rated spacecraft.
Proven leadership experience in managing complex engineering projects.
Strong technical background with expertise in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Passion for space exploration and innovation.
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