Creating a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere.
About the role
Given the complexity and fast-paced nature of the Axiom Space environment, we are seeking a resilient, highly motivated, and energetic Thermal Analysis Engineer IV to lead the design, development, verification, and certification of advanced spacesuit systems, including the Portable Life Support System (PLSS), Pressure Garment System (PGS), and associated extravehicular activity (EVA) hardware.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- 7+ years of relevant thermal engineering experience, including work on human-rated or crewed hardware
- Proficiency with thermal modeling tools (Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, Ansys, or equivalent), including application to layered/soft-goods geometries
- Strong foundation in conduction, radiation, and convective heat transfer, and human thermal physiology/comfort as applied to garment systems
- Experienced with, and comfortable performing hand or spreadsheet calculations
- Experience with thermal testing and thermal math model validation
More about this 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. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com .
Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Thermal Analysis Engineer – IV who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
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