Axiom Space
Life Support Systems (LSS) Mechanical Engineer
Houston
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
PythonProduct ManagementProject ManagementAgileSupply ChainSolidWorksCreoMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignResearchLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- Generate and/or review CAD models engineering schematics, drawings, analysis, assessments, and procedures for components, assemblies, and suit assembly
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality
- Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Responsibilities
- Define and create modern space suit standards and practices, driving Axiom to the forefront of space suit production and operation
- Validate designs by analysis or test, building development articles as needed
- Support the manufacturing and assembly of hardware in the facility and through on-orbit operation
- Perform additional job duties as assigned
- Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station.
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Proficiency with mechanical design tools (NX, Creo, or Solidworks) and analysis tools (Python, or equivalent)
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
- 3+ years' experience in life support engineering, or similar role preferred
- Strong understanding of space environments (grounding/bonding, thermal, vacuum, regolith) and how they affect design decisions
- Experience in defining and implementing engineering standards, processes, and practices
- Hands on experience building, testing, and/or assembling hardware
- Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
- Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
- Familiarity with flight hardware development and certification is preferred
- Knowledge of NASA or commercial space program standards is preferred
Skills
- Executes priorities with precision and pace
- Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competencies:
- Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Extreme Ownership
- Execution and Delivery
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
Benefits
- Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
Company info
- driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Life Support Systems (LSS) Mechanical Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
- Lead design and production reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
- We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.
Equal opportunity
- Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
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