Space Suit Technician - AI&T for EVA Hardware

axiomspace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks an AI&T Space Suit Technician to test and maintain hardware, including space suits, components, and related equipment. You will engage in repair, assembly, and performance testing, using procedures and approved change documents.

You will collaborate with engineering, logistics, and customer-facing teams while supporting training events, manned tests, and suit chamber activities. High attention to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Experience with Pressure Systems or familiar with Pressurized Test Equipment.
• Experience using a wide variety of precision tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, assembly, testing, repair, and processing of flight and training hardware
• Incorporates engineering changes and performs functional performance testing of space suit components or related hardware, associated EVA hardware, and other systems of hardware as assigned
• Provide assistance to engineering in the location and diagnosis of anomalies and recommend corrective action
• Daily tasks associated with reading engineering drawings/schematics, equipment specifications, test procedures etc
• Specified training online, and in classroom, as required to maintain certifications to perform job functions
• Daily updates to various job-related database(s)
• Transportation responsibilities to operate motor vehicle for delivery of hardware to various events
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Space passion

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Axiom Space seeks an AI&T Space Suit Technician to test and maintain hardware, including space suits, components, and related equipment. You will engage in repair, assembly, and performance testing, using procedures and approved change documents.

You will collaborate with engineering, logistics, and customer-facing teams while supporting training events, manned tests, and suit chamber activities. High attention to safety and quality is essential.