Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on structures and mechanisms for the first commercial space station. You will own the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components and lead engineering reviews.

Responsibilities include performing FEA, hand calculations, and creating high-quality models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS, with GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience in design for spaceflight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the space station.
• Perform analyses using FEA and hand methods; document results.
• Create engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS

FEA

Thermal/Mechanical Analysis

Spaceflight hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

MATLAB & Simulink

GD&T (ASME Y-14.5)

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on structures and mechanisms for the first commercial space station. You will own the design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components and lead engineering reviews.

Responsibilities include performing FEA, hand calculations, and creating high-quality models and drawings in SOLIDWORKS, with GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.