Mechanical Engineer - Space Life Support & EVA Systems

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Houston to support the Portable Life Support System for the EVA spacesuit. You will drive hardware development from concept to on-orbit service, overseeing timelines and collaboration across PLSS teams.

The role requires 7+ years in life support or related fields, a B.S. in mechanical/aerospace engineering, and hands-on hardware experience. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, with flexibility for after-hours work to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in life support engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, or assembling hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead a collaborative PLSS team to develop and validate EVA hardware.
• Provide systems and technical engineering support for life support architecture.
• Develop and manage PLSS requirements through system-level certification.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Life Support Systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Flight hardware standards

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Houston to support the Portable Life Support System for the EVA spacesuit. You will drive hardware development from concept to on-orbit service, overseeing timelines and collaboration across PLSS teams.

The role requires 7+ years in life support or related fields, a B.S. in mechanical/aerospace engineering, and hands-on hardware experience. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, with flexibility for after-hours work to meet milestones.