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Lanteris Space/Intuitive Machines is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Mass Properties Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, managing, and verifying the mass properties for all spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems, including mass, center of gravity (CG), moments of inertia (MOI), and products of inertia (POI).
Key aspects of the role include defining allocated mass across the program lifecycle, calculating mass properties to support spacecraft design, build, and test, performing mass data collection, maintaining mass databases, producing reports and budgets, consulting with functional areas on mass control, and reviewing design documentation to obtain mass information.
Responsibilities
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.
Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.
Lanteris Space/Intuitive Machines is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Mass Properties Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for estimating, managing, and verifying the mass properties for all spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems, including mass, center of gravity (CG), moments of inertia (MOI), and products of inertia (POI).
Key aspects of the role include defining allocated mass across the program lifecycle, calculating mass properties to support spacecraft design, build, and test, performing mass data collection, maintaining mass databases, producing reports and budgets, consulting with functional areas on mass control, and reviewing design documentation to obtain mass information.
Responsibilities
- Work with lead engineers to define allocated mass at the beginning of new programs, coordinating with Systems and Subsystems teams
- Calculate mass properties of spacecraft equipment, including sequence mass properties
- Periodically determine mass budget and prepare mass properties reports
- Perform actual weighing and mass data collection
- Generate and maintain mass properties database information
- Review designs and reports from engineering personnel to provide technical analysis of mass, CG, MOI, and POI
- Provide technical consultation to subsystems engineering to control the mass of their products
- Provide support to Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) and launch vehicle providers
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with CREO and Teamcenter applications
- Background in coding to support internally developed macros, applications, and data analysis tools
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal abilities, and collaborative mindset for work planning, prioritization, status updates, and problem resolution with individuals and teams
- The base pay for this position within California is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 annually.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.
Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.
Salary : $82,000 - $136,000