Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer, who will primarily be supporting design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components of the first commercial space station. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager and will be based onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.
Duties & 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
- Develop requirements and design criteria
- Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations, FEA
- Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment
- Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware
- Accountable for your designs, calculations, analysis, and results
- Present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
- Systematically document progress, capture knowledge, and maintain an engineering notebook
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required
- Master’s degree is preferred
- 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in structural or mechanical engineering, or similar role
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tools
- Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar
- Experience with FEA software packages
- Experience creating engineering drawings and functional dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y-14.5
- Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
- Experience with Atlassian suite preferred
- Demonstrable experience in engineering product developments from cradle to grave including planning and leading or supervising Design and Development activities, functional technical requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies and tools
- Proficient in functional management, and mentoring
- Experience in contributing to continuous improvement activities
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
- Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills
- Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Self-motivated
Work environment:
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task
Requirements
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Physical Requirements
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
- Equipment and Machines
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)
LIT Principles
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:
Leadership
- Integrity First
- Safety Always
- Transcend
- Excellence
Innovation
Teamwork
- Together
- Unstoppable
- Humility
- Relentless
Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
