Axiom Space

Overview

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company focused on building space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for their commercial space station.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the commercial space station systems.
• Execute the engineering product lifecycle, holding regular design reviews.
• Develop requirements and design criteria.
• Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations, and FEA.
• Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Accountable for designs, calculations, analysis, and results.
• Present findings and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Systematically document progress, capture knowledge, and maintain an engineering notebook.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 to 8 years of 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 CAD tool.
• Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.
• Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Additional Information

• Position is based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).