POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced
Mechanical Engineer who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom's Portable Life Support System (or AxPLSS) team with the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware to support the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit. This role will develop, iterate, and mature single-suit architecture designs for multiple mission environments (microgravity, partial gravity) by owning product delivery timelines through concept, design, fabrication, assembly, delivery, on-orbit demonstration, and on-orbit services.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Reporting to the PLSS Manager, this position leads a collaborative team developing and validating technologies that enable EVA operations for sustained human spaceflight in low-Earth orbit and beyond
- Provide systems and technical engineering support for the Axiom life support architecture
- Develop and aid management of PLSS requirements through system-level certification
- Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program
- Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
- Assist in developing and maintaining work tasks, integrated schedules, budget, and test plans
- Interface with management and submanagers across the team
- Support the manufacturing and assembly of hardware in the facility and through on-orbit operation
- Review customer deliverables
- Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement
- Perform additional job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
- 7+ years' experience in life support engineering, or similar role preferred
- 1+ years' experience as a people leader
- Strong understanding of space environments (grounding/bonding, thermal, vacuum, regolith) and how they affect design decisions
- Experience in defining and implementing engineering standards, processes, and practices
- Hands on experience building, testing, and/or assembling hardware
- Familiarity with flight hardware development and certification
- Experience designing complex systems that balance mass, cost, and capability
- Knowledge of NASA or commercial space program standards
- Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
- Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Grit- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- Perseverance
- Resourceful, adaptable
Skills- Executes priorities with precision and pace
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
- Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:Embody our core values of
leadership,
innovation, and
teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Extreme Ownership
- Execution and Delivery
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
Requirements- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Physical Requirements- 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)
- Equipment and Machines
- Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
