Loads & Dynamics Engineer - Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Company: Intuitive Machines LLC
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Loads & Dynamics Engineer -
Lunar Terrain Vehicle (NASA LTVS Award Contingent) Houston, Texas,
United States Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge
space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and
private customers. Our mission is to further science and
exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth
to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in
history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and
additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in
supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return
humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes
experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design,
development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety. Intuitive
Machines is seeking a talented and experienced Loads & Dynamics
Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer,
you will be responsible for analyzing and predicting the dynamic
loads experienced by our aerospace vehicles. *Employment in this
role is contingent upon NASA selecting Intuitive Machines as the
winner of the LTVS program, scheduled for announcement later in
2025. Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive loads analysis to
determine the external forces and moments acting on aerospace
vehicles during various phases of flight, including ascent,
descent, and landing. Perform dynamic modeling and simulation of
aerospace vehicles to predict and analyze their structural response
to external loads, including aerodynamic, inertial, acoustic, and
gravitational forces. Collaborate with flight test engineers to
design and implement test plans for providing input on load
measurement systems and instrumentation. Work closely with
structural engineers and designers to optimize vehicle structures
and components for weight efficiency, structural integrity, and
dynamic performance. Conduct vibration analysis and modal testing
to characterize the dynamic behavior of aerospace structures and
subsystems, identifying potential resonance frequencies and mode
shapes. Define safe operating limits and flight envelopes based on
loads and dynamics analysis results, considering factors such as
aerodynamic loading, structural strength, and performance
requirements. Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation,
and presentations to communicate analysis results, findings, and
recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.
Qualifications: (This position is posted at multiple levels)
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Physics, or related field Various levels experience in structural
dynamics, vibration, and/or launch vehicle dynamic analysis
Proficient with performing analytical simulations in software such
as NASTRAN, Simcenter 3D, MATLAB, Python Ability to solve a variety
of static and dynamic structural problems using physics-based
analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd
party commercial analytical tools) Proficiency with signal analysis
and processing in both time and frequency domains Experience with
vibration and shock testing, from writing test plans, execution,
and interpretation of results Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
and make informed engineering decisions. Experience with coupled
loads analysis on launch vehicles Experience with launch vehicle
dynamic environments analysis Experience with modal testing and
modal correlation Familiarity with relevant SMC / Range / NASA
standards for analysis and test Experience with use of test /
flight data to verify FEM results US EEO Statement Intuitive
Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
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