Axiom Space

Materials & Process Principal Engineer

Houston · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago

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About the role

Review project/program documentation and specifications to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.
Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications,, and testing.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.

Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations.
Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including the development of material specifications, process specifications, supplier qualifications, part qualifications, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates.
Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification.
Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control, and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and processes specification.
Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station.

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 essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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
B.S in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science
15 + years of experience in material and process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware
Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering
Direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.)
Knowledge in metallurgy includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc.
Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware

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.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Materials & Process Principal 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.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

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