Senior Mechanical Engineer, Space Structures & Mechanisms

Frontdoor Defense; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas seeks a SME Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, test, and verification of structural and mechanical components for the commercial space station. Based at the Space Station Development Facility, you will own design lifecycle from concept through manufacturing.

You will mentor junior engineers, perform FEA and hand calculations, and ensure compliance with NASA/industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aerospace or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
• Experience with product development from concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing and verification/validation strategies.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling and with FEA software (Ansys, Nastran) and MATLAB & Simulink.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components of the space station systems.
• Execute the engineering product lifecycle and lead design reviews.
• Onboard customer requests, develop requirements and design criteria.
• Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations, and FEA.
• Deliver high-quality models, documentation, and drawings.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Present findings to managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and peer-review colleagues’ work.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

FEA (Ansys/Nastran)

MATLAB/Simulink

GD&T ASME Y-14.5

Job description

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas seeks a SME Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, test, and verification of structural and mechanical components for the commercial space station. Based at the Space Station Development Facility, you will own design lifecycle from concept through manufacturing.

You will mentor junior engineers, perform FEA and hand calculations, and ensure compliance with NASA/industry standards.