Electrical Vehicle Engineer

Intuitive Machines•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$82,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Vehicle Engineer for its Electrical Vehicle Engineering team in Palo Alto, California. The role supports integration and testing of flight-critical electrical systems, wire harnesses, and avionics components for advanced spacecraft. The engineer leads an electrical team and works with senior engineering staff to ensure vehicle system functionality and flight readiness. The position is performed in the Palo Alto office five days per week and may require working various shifts based on business needs, including leadership of electrical test operations running three shifts, seven days per week. Travel to the Launch Base is required to conduct final spacecraft checkout before launch. The role includes defining test environments and equipment requirements, coordinating test hardware design and setup, preparing diagnostic programs and procedures, supporting spacecraft subsystem integration, and designing and maintaining engineering documentation. The engineer supports functional and environmental test campaigns, initially reviews tests performed during spacecraft build, and provides first-line debugging and coordination of electrical anomaly resolution. The minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree, at least two years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The California base salary range is $82,000 to $136,000 annually. Eligible employees receive paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline; four additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
At least two years of related experience.
Ability to work various shifts as business needs require.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Hardware and software debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with basic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and function generators.
Understanding of mathematics, physics, materials, and chemistry as they relate to electrical circuits.
Familiarity with satellite design and testing through education or related on-the-job experience.
Familiarity with satellite command and telemetry.

Responsibilities

Analyze test equipment requirements and coordinate with the Electrical Aerospace Ground Equipment team on test hardware design and setup.
Prepare test and diagnostic programs; design test fixtures and equipment; and complete product specifications and procedures.
Review scripts from the Front-End Engineering and Development team to ensure safe command execution for bus test requirements.
Evaluate and recommend purchases of test equipment.
Meet daily with the spacecraft team to determine electrical testing activities and optimize the overall schedule.
Generate task logs authorizing tasks for the electrical team and lead the team during three-shift, seven-days-per-week operations.
Assist with spacecraft electrical subsystem integration, including connectivity, power distribution, and command and data handling.
Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment throughout product development and manufacturing.
Draft, update, and maintain engineering documentation, including wiring interconnect diagrams, electrical schematics, and step-by-step test procedures, ensuring compliance with spacecraft test requirements.
Support functional and environmental testing campaigns, including Thermal Vacuum, vibration, acoustics, and electromagnetic compatibility testing.
Provide an initial review of tests conducted during the spacecraft build process.
Travel to the Launch Base to perform final spacecraft checkout before launch.
Perform first-line debugging of electrical non-conformances and test anomalies, and coordinate with subject matter experts to resolve anomalies discovered during testing.
Use sound judgment to select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.