# Senior Structural Stress Analysis 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: Senior
- Location: Houston
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Senior-Structural-Stress-Analysis-Engineer_JR100845?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/axiom-space-senior-structural-stress-analysis-engineer/

## About the role

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required, M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
- B.S. with 3+ years, M.S. with 1+ years, or Ph.D. with 0+ years of professional experience performing structural, stress, or finite element analysis for aerospace, spacecraft, or similarly complex structures
- Demonstrated experience performing classical and finite element structural analyses using commercial FEA software such as Nastran, Abaqus, ANSYS, or equivalent
- Strong foundation in materials mechanics, structural analysis, stress/strain relationships, structural stability, and failure theory
- Experience analyzing metallic structures and familiarity with composite materials analysis, pressure vessels, pressurized tubing and fittings, mechanisms, fasteners, and bonded joints
- Knowledge of aerospace structural design, verification, and margin-of-safety methodologies, including applicable industry standards and engineering best practices


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