Senior Spacesuit Design Engineer - CAD & Prototyping

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a bold Spacesuit Design Engineer to drive engineered products from concept through prototyping and testing in an industrial setting. You will design in CAD, evaluate designs, and contribute to the development of spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Strong organization, time management, and clear communication are essential. The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, testing, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on safety verification and agile project practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2–12 years of experience in engineering environments.
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD and prototyping/testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, implement, and analyze spacesuit design products.
• Procure, assemble and test prototypes to inform design decisions.
• Prepare and present designs at design/test reviews.
• Support design for manufacturability and maintenance.
• Ensure safety requirements and verify performance through testing.

Skills

CAD design

Prototyping

Testing

Design for manufacturability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Axiom Space seeks a bold Spacesuit Design Engineer to drive engineered products from concept through prototyping and testing in an industrial setting. You will design in CAD, evaluate designs, and contribute to the development of spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Strong organization, time management, and clear communication are essential. The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, testing, and collaboration across teams, with emphasis on safety verification and agile project practices.