Space Suit Life Support Engineer — EVA Systems Lead

Axiom Space; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy LSS Mechanical Engineer to aid the AxPLSS team in developing, maturing, and operating spaceflight hardware for EVA spacesuits. You will own timelines from concept through on-orbit services, supporting various mission environments including microgravity and partial gravity.

Responsibilities include defining suit standards, creating CAD/models and analyses, leading reviews with suppliers, and ensuring smooth integration across the lifecycle while

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of life support engineering or similar experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of space environments and design implications.
• Experience defining and implementing engineering standards, processes, and practices.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and/or assembling hardware.

Responsibilities

• Define and create modern space suit standards and practices.
• Generate/read CAD models, schematics, drawings, and analyses.
• Proficiency with NX, Creo, or SolidWorks and Python for analyses.
• Establish a lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.
• Validate designs by analysis or tests and develop articles as needed.
• Lead design and production reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support manufacturing and on-orbit operations.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement agile project management throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

NX/Creo/SolidWorks

Python

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Python

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy LSS Mechanical Engineer to aid the AxPLSS team in developing, maturing, and operating spaceflight hardware for EVA spacesuits. You will own timelines from concept through on-orbit services, supporting various mission environments including microgravity and partial gravity.

Responsibilities include defining suit standards, creating CAD/models and analyses, leading reviews with suppliers, and ensuring smooth integration across the lifecycle while