# Mechanical Engineer at Axiom Space

- Company: Axiom Space
- What the company does: Creating a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.
- Company website: https://www.axiomspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Houston
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Manager--Engineering-Portable-Life-Support-System--PLSS-_JR100281
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axiom-space-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Mechanical Engineer who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s Portable Life Support System (or AxPLSS) team with the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware to support the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit.

## What they're looking for

- Education & Experience
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
- 7+ years’ experience in life support engineering, or similar role preferred
- 1+ years’ experience as a people leader
- Strong understanding of space environments (grounding/bonding, thermal, vacuum, regolith) and how they affect design decisions
- Experience in defining and implementing engineering standards, processes, and practices