Space Structures & Mechanisms Lead

axiomspace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas is seeking a resilient, high-energy Manager, Structures & Mechanisms to provide operational leadership for the Structures & Mechanisms team. You will develop people, processes, tools, standards, and technical capabilities to support current and future programs, with accountability for workforce development and governance.

The role partners with program managers and chief engineers to balance priorities, manage resource risks, and ensure timely delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering for spaceflight applications.
• Experience establishing and scaling engineering teams in a rapid-growth environment.
• Experience mentoring engineers in technical fundamentals and best practices.
• Hands-on hardware lead for complex flight hardware (human rated preferred).
• Experience taking mechanical hardware from concept to flight delivery.
• Track record of leading verification and validation activities for flight hardware or systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Understanding of structural analysis methods and mechanical testing for spaceflight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of Mechanical Engineers responsible for Structures & Mechanisms design across all Axiom programs.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce standards and practices to ensure technical rigor and consistency.
• Partners with program managers, chief engineers, and functional leaders to balance priorities, resolve resource conflicts, and manage technical and schedule risks.
• Maintain labor forecasts, staffing plans, and resource estimates for Structures & Mechanisms work to ensure programs have adequate support to meet cost, schedule, technical quality, and customer commitments.
• Define acceptance criteria for work performed by the discipline, establish review expectations and quality thresholds.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise when requested by projects.
• Establish and monitor metrics related to productivity, staffing utilization, review effectiveness, and process maturity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain team technical capabilities and knowledge management practices to ensure long-term competitiveness and program success.
• Maintain clear competency expectations and role progression paths and foster professional growth and technical depth of the workforce.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas is seeking a resilient, high-energy Manager, Structures & Mechanisms to provide operational leadership for the Structures & Mechanisms team. You will develop people, processes, tools, standards, and technical capabilities to support current and future programs, with accountability for workforce development and governance.

The role partners with program managers and chief engineers to balance priorities, manage resource risks, and ensure timely delivery of