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Mechanical Engineer, Structures & Mechanisms

Axiom Space · Houston · On-site

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About Axiom Space

Creating a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.

About the role

We are looking for a SME Mechanical Engineer , who will primarily be supporting design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components of the first commercial space station. This position reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms and will be based onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related field required. A Master’s degree is preferred
  • 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
More about this role

We are looking for a SME Mechanical Engineer , who will primarily be supporting design, development, test, and evaluation of structural and mechanical components of the first commercial space station. This position reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms and will be based onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.

  • 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.
  • Onboard new customer requests, develop requirements and design criteria.
  • Perform preliminary analysis using free-body diagrams, hand calculations & FEA.
  • Deliver high-quality, peer reviewable, models, documentation, and drawings in a fast-paced environment.
  • Oversee manufacturing and assembly of hardware.
  • Effective Communication: present findings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • Support collaboration: Peer review other engineer’s work.
  • Leadership: You will be required to support and mentor junior engineers
  • Bachelor’s...

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