Space Materials & Processing Engineer II

Axiom Space; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Specialist Materials & Process Engineer to advise on Materials & Processes for spacecraft environments and certify hardware for properties such as flammability and corrosion.

The role requires expertise in metallic and nonmetallic materials, preparing technical reports, and developing M&P documentation like certifications and test plans, with collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a materials-related field with 2–7 years of experience (or an equivalent combination).
• Track record of working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and delivering results.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and certification/test plan documentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Materials & Processes program requirements for IVA and EVA environments.
• Perform materials selection, assessment, and certification of spaceflight hardware (flammability, corrosion, outgassing).
• Define testing/certification requirements and evaluate results for project compliance.
• Review vendor documentation to ensure M&P requirements are met across processes.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and participate in milestone reviews.

Skills

Materials science

Technical reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science

Master's Degree in Materials Science

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a Specialist Materials & Process Engineer to advise on Materials & Processes for spacecraft environments and certify hardware for properties such as flammability and corrosion.

The role requires expertise in metallic and nonmetallic materials, preparing technical reports, and developing M&P documentation like certifications and test plans, with collaboration across project teams.