Job Description

Overview

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company focused on building space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to aid in the development and operation of spaceflight hardware for the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for commercial space station systems.
  • Develop requirements and execute the engineering product lifecycle.
  • 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 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.
  • 2 to 6 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.
  • Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar CAD tool.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
  • Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.
  • Experience with FEA software packages and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products preferred.
  • Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing preferred.
  • Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively.
  • Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Additional Information

  • Position based onsite at the Gemini Facility in Webster, Texas.
  • May require access to export-controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 189 different employers. 75 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 516 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Axiom Space currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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