Thermal Manufacturing Engineer

Intuitive Machines•San Jose, CA

4d•$67,000 - $111,000•Onsite

About The Position

Intuitive Machines Thermal Subsystem is seeking a Thermal Manufacturing Engineer to join its team in San Jose, California. The engineer will collaborate with thermal engineers to define thermal blanket designs that meet thermal requirements while supporting manufacturability and ease of installation. The role drives creation of thermal blanket templates from 3D models of blankets and shields and produces manufacturing drawings. Working alongside technicians on the manufacturing floor, the engineer provides direction for assembling and testing hardware integrated onto spacecraft. The position also supports design for manufacturability, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives while delivering high-quality products on schedule. The engineer is expected to develop a deep understanding of each product, its design history and intent, and the on-orbit mission it must perform. The position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline is required, although four years of related work experience may substitute for the degree. The salary range for California is $67,000 to $111,000 annually. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or four years of related work experience as a substitute.
Experience with CAD software, AutoCAD, and PTC Creo.
Experience with the MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of mathematics, physics, and material properties as they relate to mechanical components and systems.
Experience working in a manufacturing, construction, or machine shop environment.
Experience with 3D printing.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma processes and implementation.
Experience with safety-critical systems.
Proficiency in computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD and PTC Creo.
Teamcenter or other PLM software experience.
Enthusiasm for space exploration and cutting-edge technology advancement.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily manufacturing engineering processes to produce high-quality products.
Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into functional hardware.
Obtain requirements and collaborate on 3D modeling of thermal blankets and shields, including 3D-printed, fiberglass, and metal shielding.
Create and maintain a library of 2D flat-pattern manufacturing templates, and manage drawing-template revisions and configuration control.
Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for manufacturing activities.
Interpret design engineering documents into shop orders that direct touch labor on the manufacturing floor.
Provide training and guidance to team members to accomplish manufacturing goals.
Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology, and manufacturing processes.
Investigate problems, analyze root causes, derive resolutions, and develop and implement preventive actions related to discrepancies.
Support or develop cost estimates for hardware, processes, and organizations.
Review designs for manufacturability and recommend improvements to quality, operational simplicity, and cost.
Develop process controls for critical manufacturing characteristics.
Take ownership of product quality by establishing procedures and processes that support continuous improvement.