Axiom Space
Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer
Houston
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Product ManagementProject ManagementAgileSupply ChainMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringHardware DesignResearchLeadership
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 a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.
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 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
- 7+ 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
- 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 PLSS 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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