Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Structures & Mechanisms Mechanical Engineer (Space Station) - All Levels

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
MATLABCode ReviewProduct ManagementSolidWorksANSYSFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TRoboticsMechanical DesignHardware DesignSimulinkResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This position reports to the Senior Manager - Structures & Mechanisms and will be based onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.
  • Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
  • Effective Communication: present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of the structural and mechanical components that make up the commercial space station systems.
  • Execute the engineering product lifecycle, holding regular design review.
  • Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA.
  • Deliver high-quality, peer reviewable, models, documentation, and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
  • Onboard new customer requests, develop requirements and design criteria.
  • Support collaboration: Peer review other engineer's work.
  • Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Requirements

  • In accordance with U.S. export‑control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export‑control screening to determine eligibility for access.
  • 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 essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Multiple openings at various levels, minimum of at least 2 to 12+ years professional work experience.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Education & Experience
  • Multiple openings at various levels, minimum of at least 2 to 12+ years professional work experience. Salary is commensurate on skills level and years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
  • Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
  • Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
  • Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
  • Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.

Skills

  • Passion for space and the mission
  • Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
  • Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
  • Core Competencies:
  • Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
  • Accountability
  • Technical Rigor
  • Execution Discipline
  • Pride of Delivery

Compensation

  • Salary is commensurate on skills level and years of experience.

Benefits

  • Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Company info

  • driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Mechanical Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
  • present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer, who will primarily be supporting design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components of the first commercial space station.
  • 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.
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