Intuitive Machines · 3 months ago
Chief Engineer - Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expIntuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible. They are seeking a Chief Engineer for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle program, who will serve as the primary technical authority and oversee system-level integration to ensure the successful execution of the program.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical authority for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle program
Lead and integrate engineering activities across mechanical, electrical, thermal, avionics, software, and mission operations
Work cross-functionally within Intuitive Machines and cross-company with partner organizations to align requirements, resolve conflicts, and ensure system-level integration
Define and maintain the technical baseline and architecture for the LTV program, ensuring compliance with mission requirements, safety standards, and schedule constraints
Provide leadership during design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program milestone reviews with NASA and partner stakeholders
Drive risk identification, management, and mitigation strategies across the program
Guide the development and verification of subsystems, ensuring technical integrity and mission success
Mentor and develop engineering staff, promoting technical excellence and collaboration across teams
Serve as the customer-facing technical lead, presenting status, risks, and design solutions to program leadership, NASA, and partners
Support proposal development, program planning, and resource allocation as the technical owner for the LTV program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 15 years of experience leading complex aerospace or automotive development programs, with strong emphasis on spacecraft, terrestrial vehicles, rover, or robotic systems
Proven track record of technical leadership on multi-disciplinary technical programs
Experience in system-level integration and cross-domain engineering leadership
Strong familiarity with NASA programs, requirements, and development processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interfacing across multiple partner companies and customer organizations
Ability to balance technical depth with program-level leadership and decision-making
Strong risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in engineering tools, processes, and lifecycle management for space systems
Preferred
Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, Deputy Chief Engineer, or Systems Engineering Lead on a large aerospace or automotive program
Experience with rover, surface mobility, or planetary exploration vehicle development
Familiarity with lunar environment design challenges (dust mitigation, thermal extremes, radiation)
Recognized leadership in the aerospace community, with publications, patents, or program leadership roles
Background in mentoring and developing senior technical staff
Company
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a space exploration company that provides infrastructure and services to support lunar and other space missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.45MKey Investors
Texas Space CommissionMaryland Department of CommerceNASA
2025-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-04-29Grant· $10M
2025-02-19Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Peter McGrath
Chief Financial Officer
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