Senior Mechanical Project Engineer III

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Project Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Senior Project Engineer III with knowledge in mechanical engineering and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. In this role they will be responsible for supporting the design and development of Crew system products for the first commercial space station.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5- 8 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.)
Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and manage a large or moderately complex scope of work
Develop and maintain project requirements for large or moderately complex scope of work
Create and maintain a project schedule for large or moderately complex scope of work
Identify and manage risk for large or moderately complex scope of work
Assign work scope to team members across large or moderately complex scope of work
Contribute to resolution of technical issues spanning more than one team member's work within assigned scope
Maintain and communicate status of the assigned scope, issues, and schedule to leadership
Begin mentoring Level I and Level II engineers staffed within the same program
Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) equivalent for assigned scope, owning cost, schedule, and earned-value reporting when applicable
Manage procurement requests within the approved budget for large scope of work
Review supplier technical submittals for conformance within assigned scope, coordinating with Supply Chain on sourcing questions
Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements
Perform other duties as assigned