Mechanical Engineer, II - Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for its first commercial space station. The role contributes to the engineering product lifecycle, including requirements development, preliminary analysis, modeling, drawing production, and hardware manufacturing and assembly oversight. The position reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms and is based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, Texas.

The engineer is accountable for the quality of designs, calculations, analyses, and results; presents findings to managers, clients, and customers; and documents progress and technical knowledge in an engineering notebook. The work is generally performed in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones. The role may require export-control screening for access to regulated technical data or technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 6 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience involving mechanisms or mechatronics in aerospace, space, automotive, or robotics engineering.
• 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 applying 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.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo export-control screening to determine eligibility for access to regulated technical data or technology; meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Background with 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, 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, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Take accountability for 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 additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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