Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a senior SME Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. Based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, TX, you will drive rigorous analysis and collaborative problem solving with engineering teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design reviews, and ensure manufacturability while delivering high-quality documentation and drawings in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of the structural and mechanical components that make up the commercial space station systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical rigor

Execution discipline

Pride of delivery

Space enthusiasm

Collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

12+ years relevant experience

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

FEA: ANSYS/Nastran

MATLAB & Simulink

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a senior SME Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. Based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, TX, you will drive rigorous analysis and collaborative problem solving with engineering teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design reviews, and ensure manufacturability while delivering high-quality documentation and drawings in a