Mechanical Engineer, II - Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer, II primarily supports the design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. The role is based onsite at Axiom Space’s Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas, and reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms.

The engineer develops requirements, supports the engineering product lifecycle, performs preliminary structural analysis, creates models and drawings, and oversees hardware manufacturing and assembly. The role also involves documenting engineering work, presenting findings, and taking accountability for designs, analyses, calculations, and results. The position may involve access to export-controlled technical data, subject to applicable screening and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 6 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience applied to mechanisms or mechatronics in the aeronautical and space, automotive, or robotics fields.
• Strong knowledge of statics and dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials, and lubrication.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or a similar computer-aided design tool.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving ability.
• Organization skills to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality results.
• Ability to meet applicable export-control screening and eligibility requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Background in spaceflight hardware design and NASA standards.
• Experience with FEA software packages and MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink products.
• Experience with design for manufacturing, qualification, and acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, 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, and finite element analysis.
• Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee the manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Take accountability for designs, calculations, analyses, and results.
• Present findings and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
• Document progress systematically, capture knowledge, and maintain an engineering notebook.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level