Passive Thermal Control Sys Thermal Analy Eng

Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer : 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 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.

Our long-term partnership with NASA has created an exciting opportunity for a Passive Thermal Control System (PTCS) Thermal Analysis Engineer on the JETS `contract in Houston, TX.

About the Position:

If you’re excited about contributing to human space exploration and advancing our understanding of the universe, we’d like to hear from you. Join a team that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and meaningful work. Your skills and ideas will help us design and deliver systems that support future space missions and create benefits here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-fidelity thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT. 
• Perform steady-state and transient thermal analyses for spacecraft components and integrated systems. 
• Evaluate thermal performance under various mission phases, including launch, transit, lunar orbit, and quiescent modes. 
• Support thermal verification activities, including test planning, data analysis, and model correlation. 
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize thermal control strategies (e.g., insulation, heaters, radiators) and provide guidance on thermal considerations. 
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and anomaly investigations. 
• Document analysis results and present findings to internal stakeholders and NASA customers. 
• Reviewing and providing feedback on NASA and vendor thermal designs to ensure compliance with requirements and best practices. 

Education & Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant engineering experience.
• Organizational Knowledge: Familiarity with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Proven experience in the design, analysis, testing, certification, and operation of spacecraft Passive Thermal Control Systems (PTCS), including but not limited to multilayer insulation (MLI), thermal blankets, surface coatings, radiators, heat pipes, and other passive thermal hardware across pre-launch, flight, and post-landing phases.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard thermal analysis software such as Thermal Desktop (preferred), COMSOL, Ansys Fluent, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with the full Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and integrate support across a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Strong capability to assess, validate, and ensure thermal designs meet technical accuracy and compliance requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.