Axiom Space
Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal Engineer
Houston
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
PythonProduct ManagementProject ManagementAgileSupply ChainSolidWorksCreoANSYSFEACFDThermal AnalysisAvionicsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignResearchLeadershipThermodynamics
About the role
- This role is onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF).
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality
- Generate and/or review CAD models engineering schematics, drawings, analysis, assessments, and procedures for components, assemblies, and integrated assembly
Responsibilities
- Define and create modern space station thermal-fluid system standards and practices, driving Axiom to the forefront of station production and operation
- Own design, development, integration, and verification of thermal-fluid hardware for crewed spaceflight applications
- Lead thermal system trade studies and architecture decisions balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, operability, schedule, and cost
- Perform thermal-fluid system sizing and analysis for thermal-fluid hardware (radiators, pumps, heat exchangers, cold plates, accumulators, valves, regulators, lines, manifolds, and thermal interfaces)
- Develop and review thermal mathematical models and simulations to predict steady-state and transient thermal performance across all mission phases
- 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
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Stress, avionics, manufacturing) to ensure proper integration and meet mission requirements
- 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.
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
- 13+ years' experience working on thermal systems, or similar role preferred
- Hands on experience building, testing, assembling, and/or integrating hardware
- Experience designing & analyzing thermal systems (heat exchangers, radiators, cold plates), or fluid components (valves, regulators, pumps, lines, manifolds)
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics
- 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
- Proficiency with mechanical design tools (NX, Creo, or Solidworks) and test analysis tools (Python, or equivalent)
- Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
- Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
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
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 Life Support Systems (LSS) Thermal 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.
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