Mechanical Engineer - Structures & Mechanisms (Staff/L4) unpublished
About The Position
Axiom Space is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for its first commercial space station. The role owns the engineering lifecycle for these components, from developing requirements and design criteria through analysis, design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, and evaluation. The position reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms and is based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas. The engineer will develop high-quality models and drawings, perform preliminary structural analysis, and oversee hardware manufacturing and assembly. They are accountable for their designs and technical results, communicate findings to managers, clients, and customers, and document progress and engineering knowledge. The role requires relevant mechanical engineering experience, strong technical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight project deadlines. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical project milestones.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- 7 to 12 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience applied to mechanisms or mechatronics in the aeronautical, space, automotive, or robotics fields.
- 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 writing requirements and developing risk-reduction strategies through verification and validation.
- Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or a similar computer-aided design tool.
- Experience with FEA software packages and MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink products.
- Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
- Experience with design for manufacturing and qualification and acceptance testing.
- Proficiency in functional management and mentoring.
- Good judgment and proactive problem-solving that positively impacts challenging work.
- Organizational skills to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
- Ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally, with high emotional intelligence.
- Passion for space and the mission, an entrepreneurial growth mindset, and ability to use systems and tools to work smarter and faster.
- Ability to meet export-control screening requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology, if required.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with Ansys or Nastran FEA software.
- Background in spaceflight hardware design and familiarity with 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, analysis, 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 duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
