Lead Space Suit PLSS Mechanical Engineer

Axiom Space; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic PLSS Mechanical Engineer to support the AxPLSS team and the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware for EVA spacesuits. This role covers concept, design, fabrication, assembly, delivery, on-orbit demonstration, and on-orbit services.

The engineer will create multi-environment suit architectures (microgravity/partial gravity), manage delivery timelines, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to advance suit

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in life support engineering or similar role.
• Experience with space environments and how they affect design decisions.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and/or assembling hardware.
• Experience defining and implementing engineering standards, processes and practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish modern space suit standards and practices.
• Generate/review CAD models, schematics, drawings, analyses, and procedures for components and assemblies.
• Manage product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.
• Validate designs by analysis or test and build development articles as needed.
• Lead design and production reviews with suppliers and customers.
• Support manufacturing and on-orbit operation of hardware.
• Communicate progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement agile project management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Problem-solving

Technical rig or

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Finite Element Analysis

Flight hardware testing

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic PLSS Mechanical Engineer to support the AxPLSS team and the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware for EVA spacesuits. This role covers concept, design, fabrication, assembly, delivery, on-orbit demonstration, and on-orbit services.

The engineer will create multi-environment suit architectures (microgravity/partial gravity), manage delivery timelines, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to advance suit