Thermal Vacuum Chamber Operator

Intuitive Machines•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$28 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring a TVAC Chamber Operator to provide thermal vacuum test support for spaceflight hardware, including subsystem and spacecraft acceptance testing. This position is based onsite at the company’s Palo Alto, California office. The role operates and maintains thermal vacuum test chambers by adjusting chamber settings, monitoring pressure, temperature, and other gauges, regulating liquid nitrogen (LN2) flows, and tuning chamber heaters. Between tests, the operator assists with maintenance to keep facilities and equipment operating smoothly. The operator also prepares spacecraft and test facilities for TVAC testing. This includes installing test instruments such as thermocouples, test heaters, and calorimeters; checking heaters, thermocouples, and calorimeters for proper operation before testing; assisting with mechanical, electrical, and LN2 connections; and performing leak checks on LN2 lines.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

A&P certificate.

Responsibilities

Provide spacecraft-level thermal vacuum test support.
Monitor chamber performance and testing.
Operate and maintain TVAC test chambers, including adjusting settings, monitoring gauges, regulating LN2 flows, and tuning chamber heaters.
Perform preventative maintenance activities on chambers and assist with maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Prepare spacecraft and test facilities for TVAC testing.
Install and check test instruments, including thermocouples, test heaters, and calorimeters.
Assist with mechanical, electrical, and LN2 connections and perform leak checks on LN2 lines.
Provide support to mechanical, electrical, and RF teams.