Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the company’s first commercial space station. The engineer will own the lifecycle of these components, from requirements and design criteria through analysis, manufacturing, assembly, and verification. The role is based onsite at Axiom Space’s Space Station Development Facility in Webster, Texas, and reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms. The position involves producing high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment, overseeing hardware manufacturing and assembly, and documenting engineering progress and knowledge. The engineer will present findings to managers, clients, and customers and may perform additional duties as assigned. Candidates must meet applicable export-control screening requirements for access to regulated technical data or technology. The role may require evening and weekend work to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
5 to 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience applied to mechanisms or mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive, or robotics engineering.
Strong knowledge of statics and dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials, and lubrication.
Demonstrated product development experience from initial concept through manufacturing, including requirements writing and risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
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.
Experience with design for manufacturing, qualification testing, and acceptance testing.
Good judgment and proactive problem-solving skills.
Organization skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Must meet applicable export-control screening requirements for access to regulated technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with FEA software packages; Ansys and Nastran are preferred.
Experience with MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink products.
Background in spaceflight hardware design and NASA standards.

Responsibilities

Own the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for commercial space station systems.
Execute the engineering product lifecycle and hold regular design reviews.
Develop requirements and design criteria.
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 hardware manufacturing and assembly.
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.