Project Engineer

Axiom Space•Houston, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Project Engineer with mechanical engineering knowledge and experience directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. The role supports the design and development of crew systems products for Axiom’s first commercial space station. It is based onsite at the Spaceport Facility and reports to the Manager, Project Engineering. The Project Engineer owns a single large or highly complex project, including its schedule, risk picture, work-scope coordination, requirements development and traceability practices, and technical status reporting. The role resolves technical disputes, mentors and develops engineers across the Project Engineer ladder, leads engineering assessments for proposals or new-business efforts, pilots technical standards and process changes, and represents the Group in technical review boards and forums. The position also ensures products meet applicable NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality and safety requirements. The work is generally performed in an office environment, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. The position may require evening and weekend work to meet critical project milestones. Access to export-controlled technical data or technology may require additional screening under applicable U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
11–15 years of experience leading engineering projects.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion.
Experience with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving ability.
Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Passion for space and the mission.
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
High emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
Ability to use systems and tools to find technical solutions and work smarter and faster.
Demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.
Must be willing 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 controlled technical data or technology; meeting applicable requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Spaceflight hardware design background.
Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements, and with spaceflight hardware development and certification.
Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or a similar computer-aided design tool.
Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar.
Experience with the Atlassian suite.

Responsibilities

Own a single large or highly complex project and provide subject-matter expertise in project engineering practice.
Provide subject-matter expertise on requirements development and traceability within the project.
Own the schedule and risk picture for a single large or highly complex project.
Assign and coordinate work scope across a single large or highly complex project.
Resolve technical disputes escalated from lower-level project teams that cannot be closed within a single project team.
Represent the technical status of a single large or highly complex project to program and functional leadership.
Provide technical mentorship and development guidance across the Project Engineer ladder, including Level IV engineers.
Lead engineering assessments for proposal or new-business efforts within the program.
Pilot new technical standards and process changes on behalf of the Director before Group-wide rollout.
Represent the Group in cross-program or company-wide technical review boards and forums.
Ensure products meet NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.