Spaceflight Structures & Mechanisms Manager

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas, seeks a bold Manager, Structures & Mechanisms to lead a Mechanical Engineering team across programs. You will develop people, processes, and tools to deliver high-quality hardware for spaceflight, and ensure compliance with safety and configuration-management requirements.

Reporting to the Director – Mechanical Engineering, you will drive workforce planning, technical governance, and continuous improvement while fostering depth and growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with emphasis on aerospace structures and mechanisms for spaceflight applications.
• Experience establishing and scaling engineering teams in a rapid-growth environment.
• Experience mentoring or instructing engineers in technical fundamentals and engineering best practices.
• Prior experience in a shared services engineering organization supporting multiple programs simultaneously.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience as a hardware lead for complex flight hardware assemblies (human rated preferred).
• Experience taking mechanical hardware from concept to flight delivery.
• Track record of leading verification and validation (V&V) activities for flight hardware or systems.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis methods and mechanical testing requirements for spaceflight hardware.
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards and ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices Standards.
• Experience guiding and mentoring a diverse team.
• Core Skills: Passion for space; Entrepreneurial, growth mindset; High EQ and collaboration; Tech-solutioning; Leadership, Accountability, Technical Rigor, Execution Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers for Structures & Mechanisms across programs.
• Establish and enforce standards for technical rigor and consistency.
• Forecast labor, staffing, and resources; manage risks and schedule.
• Define acceptance criteria and monitor metrics for productivity and process maturity.

Skills

Accountability

Technical Rigor

Execution Discipline

Pride of Delivery

Leadership

Collaboration

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Space Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ASME Y14.5

ASME Y14.100

Job description

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas, seeks a bold Manager, Structures & Mechanisms to lead a Mechanical Engineering team across programs. You will develop people, processes, and tools to deliver high-quality hardware for spaceflight, and ensure compliance with safety and configuration-management requirements.

Reporting to the Director – Mechanical Engineering, you will drive workforce planning, technical governance, and continuous improvement while fostering depth and growth within the team.