Stress Analyst - Lunar Terrain Vehicle

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.

Intuitive Machines is seeking a skilled and experienced Stress Analyst/Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Stress Engineer you will work in a cross-functional team on the analysis, development, manufacture, test, and on-orbit operation of flight and ground support hardware.

*Employment in this role is contingent upon NASA selecting Intuitive Machines as the winner of the LTVS program, scheduled for announcement later in 2025. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed stress analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) to assess the structural integrity and performance of aerospace components and systems.
• Support the analysis of Carbon Fiber Structural panels and joints, and metallic secondary structure.
• Analyze flight and ground loads to determine the effects on vehicle structures and subsystems, and provide recommendations for load mitigation and optimization.
• Evaluate material properties and compatibility for use in aerospace applications, considering factors such as strength, weight, and thermal characteristics.
• Verify the structural integrity of vehicle designs through analysis, testing, and simulation, identifying potential failure modes and proposing design modifications as needed.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with structural design and performance, and develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure mission success.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, documentation, and technical presentations to communicate analysis results, findings, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure alignment and integration of structural requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. 

Qualifications: (This position is open to multiple levels of experience, with multiple potential openings)

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Various years of experience in aerospace stress analysis, structural engineering, or related field, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with component design using 3D CAD software, preferably CREO, for basic design trades in support of multiple design engineers
• Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) software tools such as ANSYS, FEMAP/Nastran,
• Experience with aerospace materials, composites, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to aerospace structural design and analysis (e.g., FAA, MIL-STD, ASTM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed engineering decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

EEOC
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.