Chemical Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on17498, Saturn Lane, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77058, United States
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company dedicated to making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science, exploration, communications, and economic progress from Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves on supporting NASA, 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.
About the Position
The Chemical Engineer - Modeling & Simulation role operates under the JETS II contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center. You will join the advanced environmental control and life support systems analysis group, where you will simulate and evaluate the performance of life support systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats, including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions.
In this role, you will correlate water and air process simulation models with test results, model physical and chemical processes, and size equipment performing life support functions for long-duration space flights. You will also evaluate and refine requirements for life support equipment to support future missions.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
17498, Saturn Lane, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77058, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport the advanced environmental control and life support systems analysis group
- check_circleSimulate and evaluate performance of life support systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats
- check_circleCorrelate water and air process simulation models to test results
- check_circleModel physical and chemical processes and size equipment for long duration space flights
- check_circleEvaluate and refine requirements for life support equipment that will support future missions
Requirements
- verifiedB.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- verified5+ years of relevant engineering experience
- verifiedM.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
- verifiedAspen software experience
- verifiedExperience with dynamic chemical process simulation
- verifiedProgramming knowledge in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, FORTRAN, C, or Visual Basic
- verifiedExperience with chemical processes associated with NASA life support systems
Nice to Have
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Aspen software experience. Experience with dynamic chemical process simulation. Programming knowledge in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, FORTRAN, C, or Visual Basic. Experience with chemical processes associated with NASA life support systems.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aspen Software, Dynamic Chemical Process Simulation, Matlab, Simulink, Python, Fortran, C, Visual Basic.
Education: B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred; M.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines
What does a Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines will support the advanced environmental control and life support systems analysis group; simulate and evaluate performance of life support systems for future nasa vehicles and habitats; correlate water and air process simulation models to test results; and model physical and chemical processes and size equipment for long duration space flights.
What are the requirements for this Chemical Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines position, applicants should have: B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline; 5+ years of relevant engineering experience; M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering; Aspen software experience; Experience with dynamic chemical process simulation; and Programming knowledge in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, FORTRAN, C, or Visual Basic.
Where is the Chemical Engineer role at Intuitive Machines located?expand_more
Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines is based in 17498, Saturn Lane, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77058, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Chemical Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Intuitive Machines has listed this Chemical Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Chemical Engineer role?expand_more
Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Chemical Engineer role at Intuitive Machines?expand_more
Key skills for Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines include Aspen Software; Dynamic Chemical Process Simulation; Matlab; Simulink; Python; Fortran; C; and Visual Basic.
What education is required for Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred; M.S. in Chemical Engineering preferred; and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering preferred.
What category does the Chemical Engineer role belong to?expand_more
Chemical Engineer at Intuitive Machines is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The organization focuses on developing lunar exploration systems and services designed to support the expansion of human presence on the Moon. Their primary mission involves creating the infrastructure necessary for sustainable access to the lunar surface, facilitating scientific research and commercial activities in space.
The company serves government agencies, research institutions, and commercial partners seeking reliable lunar delivery and exploration capabilities. By building advanced propulsion and landing technologies, Intuitive Machines enables the transport of payloads to the Moon, supporting a wide range of mission profiles from scientific data collection to future resource utilization. Their work contributes to the broader goals of expanding human reach beyond Earth.
Operating from their base in Houston, the firm maintains a focus on innovation within the aerospace sector. Their efforts aim to establish a permanent foothold on the lunar surface, ensuring that the Moon becomes accessible for the long-term progress of humanity. The company continues to develop solutions that bridge the gap between current capabilities and future deep space exploration needs.
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