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Intuitive Machines · 2 months ago

Electro Mechanical Technician - Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Intuitive Machines Maryland, Glen Burnie, MD, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Intuitive Machines is an innovative space company focused on making cislunar space accessible. They are seeking Electro-Mechanical Technicians to work on the design, development, manufacture, and testing of space flight and ground support mechanisms for lunar vehicles.

AerospaceAnalyticsSpace TravelTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist in the assembly of precision space flight mechanisms

Design and develop mechanical ground support equipment, test equipment, and tooling

Construct and calibrate test fixtures

Construct ground test and space flight electrical harnesses; perform harness and termination verification tests

Set up and configure electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) in support of mechanism testing

Generate work orders and test procedures

Support and conduct environmental testing of space flight mechanisms to include test plans, test execution, and test results evaluation

Set up and use test data collection devices including sensors and data acquisition systems

Use sensors and data acquisition systems to collect and analyze test performance data from a variety of space flight mechanisms

Devise ways to automate and otherwise improve test procedures for efficiency and repeatability

Organize and inventory laboratory tools, supplies, and consumable items

Status and maintain inventory of consumable laboratory equipment such as solvents, cleanroom supplies, fasteners and inserts, wiring, etc. Manage procurements for supply replenishment

Manage tool calibration contracts, keeping track of when tools are due for calibration; deliver to and receive from local calibration service providers; maintain calibration status in tool calibration database

Maintain and renew laboratory service contracts such as gaseous and liquid nitrogen supply vendors

Perform research and price comparisons for acquisition of new laboratory equipment; present findings and make recommendations to engineering team and company leadership

Order, receive and set up laboratory equipment and maintain the laboratory budget report

Qualification

Mechanical assemblyElectromechanical assemblyPrecision tools handlingMetrology equipmentAS9100 familiarityISO 9001 familiarityMicrosoft OfficeSoldering skillsCAD experienceNonconformance trackingSoft skills

Required

A four-year degree is not required for this position, but a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience and work in an engineering lab environment (aerospace, industrial, robotic) is required

Experience with mechanical and electromechanical assembly and test

Use and handling of precision tools and instruments

Familiarity with standard engineering lab practices and systems such as tool calibration systems, bonded stores, cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge Control protocols, handling of solvents, use of pressurized inert gases, and precision cleaning

Experience with common shop tools, metrology equipment, force & torque sensors, small machine tools, mixing and dispensing equipment, precision cleaning equipment

Experience with mixing and application of adhesives, epoxies, and conformal coating compounds

Experience setting up and/or operating machine tools such as milling machines and lathes

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

Experience with Nonconformance tracking and closure protocols (NCR's, Root Cause & Corrective Actions, Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards)

Experience in generating and closing work orders, job travelers, etc

Preferred

Knowledge/experience with Lab View with ability to set up data acquisition systems (e.g. National Instruments DAQs) is a plus. Commonly encountered sensors may include force and torque transducers, strain gages, accelerometers, pressure transducers, flow meters, LVDTs

Soldering and Cable, Crimp & Harness skills

Experience with CAD, preferably Creo