Staff Mechanical Engineer, Space Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, TX, seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. You will drive requirements, analyses, and drawings across the product lifecycle, coordinating with management and customers.

You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with NASA standards while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines in a fast-paced facility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 7 to 12 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering applied to mechanisms, mechatronics in aeronautical and space, automotive or robotics engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of static & dynamics, structural analysis, fracture control, fatigue, thermal effects, materials & lubrication.
• Demonstrated product development from initial concept to manufacturing, including requirements writing, risk reduction through verification and validation strategies.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool.
• Experience with FEA software packages (Ansys, Nastran preferred) and MathWorks MATLAB & Simulink products.
• Experience creating and reviewing engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y-14.5.
• Experience with Design for manufacturing, qualification & acceptance testing.
• Proficient in functional management and mentoring.
• Background with Spaceflight hardware design & NASA standards preferred.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the design, development, test, and evaluation of the structural and mechanical components that make up the commercial space station systems.
• Execute the engineering product lifecycle, holding regular design review.
• Develop requirements and design criteria.
• Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA.
• Deliver high-quality models and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
• Accountable for your designs, calculations, analysis, and results.
• Present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Systematically document progress, capture knowledge, and maintain an engineering notebook.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project execution

Design review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Ansys

Nastran

MATLAB/Simulink

GD&T ASME Y-14.5

Job description

Axiom Space in Webster, TX, seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, testing, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components for the first commercial space station. You will drive requirements, analyses, and drawings across the product lifecycle, coordinating with management and customers.

You will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with NASA standards while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines in a fast-paced facility environment.