Project Engineer IV

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

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient Project Engineer IV to support Environmental Control and Life Support Systems for our first commercial space station. Based onsite at the Spaceport Facility, you will coordinate complex technical programs from concept to completion and report to the Mechanical Project Engineering Manager.

You’ll mentor engineers, manage risks, and ensure adherence to NASA standards, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints while driving delivery milestones in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8–11 years of leading engineering projects.
• Experience with Environmental Control and Life Support Systems spaceflight hardware design.
• Experience with NASA requirements, contracts, and spaceflight certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD; PDM systems like SOLIDWORKS PDM.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6); Atlassian suite.
• Track record of delivering in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Strong organization and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own project engineering for a large or complex scope of work across multiple scopes.
• Develop and maintain requirements consistency across scopes.
• Create and maintain schedules across scopes.
• Identify and manage risk across scopes.
• Coordinate work scope across concurrent scopes.
• Lead resolution of cross-cutting technical issues.
• Present technical status to program and functional leadership with minimal oversight.
• Mentor Level I–III engineers and provide guidance within the program.
• Contribute engineering assessment to proposals and technical inputs.
• Serve as CAM equivalent, owning cost, schedule, and EV reporting when applicable.
• Manage procurement requests within budget across scopes.
• Recommend supplier acceptance criteria with Supply Chain.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and verify deliverables against requirements.
• Ensure products meet NASA standards, FAA regulations, and safety requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

NASA experience

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS PDM

MS Project

Primavera P6

Atlassian Jira/Confluence

Job description

OVERVIEW

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. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. 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. Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Project Engineer IV with deep knowledge in life support and/or pressure systems 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 the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems of the first commercial space station. This role is onsite, based at our Spaceport Facility and reports to the Manager, Mechanical Project Engineering.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own project engineering for a large or technically complex scope of work, or concurrently across two related scopes
• Develop and maintain requirements consistency across concurrent assigned scopes of work
• Create and maintain schedules across concurrent assigned scopes of work
• Identify and manage risk across concurrent assigned scopes of work
• Assign and coordinate work scope across concurrent assigned scopes of work
• Lead resolution of cross-cutting technical issues spanning multiple team members' work within assigned scope
• Represent assigned scope's technical status directly to program and functional leadership with minimal oversight
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Level I–III engineers staffed within the same program
• Contribute engineering assessment to proposal or new-business technical inputs when requested
• Serve as CAM equivalent across concurrent assigned scopes, owning cost, schedule, and earned-value reporting for each, when applicable
• Manage procurement requests within the approved budget across concurrent assigned scopes
• Recommend supplier technical acceptance criteria, partnering with Supply Chain on sourcing decisions
• Monitor subcontractor technical performance for complex subsystems within assigned scope, tracking delivery and quality trends and verifying deliverables against contractual technical requirements
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements
• Perform other 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 8- 11 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
• Technical understanding of design, development, and production of Environmental Control and Life Support Systems Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
• Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred
• Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.)
• 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 project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) Experience with Atlassian suite preferred
• 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

Core Skills

• 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

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

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 Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised 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.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.