Welder & Engineer
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.
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Welder/Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess both welding expertise and engineering knowledge to work on specialized space parts and hardware. This role is crucial in ensuring the structural integrity and precision of components designed for space missions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform precision welding on space parts and hardware, ensuring high-quality, defect-free joints using advanced welding techniques, including TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), Orbital, and other specialized methods.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and test space components, ensuring they meet technical specifications and mission requirements.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements.
- Utilize engineering principles to analyze and solve welding-related problems, improving processes and outcomes.
- Operate and maintain welding equipment, tools, and machinery, ensuring they are in optimal condition.
- Conduct inspections of welded joints to ensure they meet strict quality standards and compliance with space industry regulations.
- Coordinate with outside vendors and work with the schedule and timeline to perform NDT on welds on the propulsion system components.
- Work with materials commonly used in aerospace applications, such as titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and exotic alloys.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding and fabrication processes, efficiency, and quality.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; additional technical training or certification in welding preferred. No degree is also applicable with years of experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, with a focus on aerospace or space industry components.
- Proficiency in TIG, MIG, Orbital, and other welding techniques for aerospace-grade materials.
- Understand and prior experience in mechanical engineering capacities outside of welding
- Strong understanding of welding metallurgy and the properties of materials used in space hardware.
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to welding and space hardware
Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and other typical welding conditions.
- Dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform precise welding tasks.
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.
