Mechanical Engineer, Specialist

Axiom Space • Houston, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware for the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit. The role develops and matures single-suit architecture designs for multiple mission environments, including microgravity and partial gravity, and owns product delivery timelines from concept and design through fabrication, assembly, delivery, on-orbit demonstration, and on-orbit services.

The position contributes to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for commercial space systems. It develops requirements, executes the engineering product lifecycle, conducts preliminary structural analysis, produces models and drawings, and oversees hardware manufacturing and assembly. The engineer documents progress and technical knowledge, presents findings to stakeholders, and is accountable for designs, calculations, analyses, and results.

The position is based onsite at Axiom Space’s Gemini Facility in Webster, Texas, and reports to the Manager – Structures & Mechanisms. The work is generally in an office environment but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones. The role may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology, with additional screening potentially required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 6 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in mechanisms or mechatronics in the aerospace, space, automotive, or robotics field.
• 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.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technical data or technology, as determined by any required export-control screening.

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 and qualification and acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for commercial space 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 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.
• 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