Intern

Robotics Engineering Intern

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.

We are seeking a robotics engineering intern on the OMES III contract in support of NASA’s In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) Capabilities Office. This position is located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

The ISAM Capabilities Office is a multifaceted team that is maturing robotic servicing technologies to tackle new challenges including extending the lifespan of satellites, assembling massive telescopes in space, and refueling and repairing spacecraft on journeys to distant locations. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for learning to assist with a variety of projects, including:

• Supporting test facility setup and testing of new robotic systems
• Creating CAD models of test facilities at Goddard Space Flight Center or of mission environments
• Developing tools to analyze robot performance or reach and access
• Designing and 3D printing interactive scale models of mission spacecraft and robots
• Developing software for tabletop robotic systems
• Integration of AI tools into multiple phases of the software development lifecycle

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in College or High School pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree or pre-engineering or programming coursework
• Strong passion for engineering and/or robotics
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, work independently, and take initiative
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with CAD software, particularly CREO or Blender
• Experience designing and fabricating parts
• Experience with Linux, Python, or Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Experience with AI tools for software development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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.