Axiom Space · 2 months ago
Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) SME Stress Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent)
Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxiom Space is collaborating with Astrolab, Inc. to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for future Artemis missions. They are seeking a bold and dynamic Subject Matter Expert (SME) Stress Engineer to join their Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program in support of NASA’s LTV Services contract.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working in a collaborative engineering team environment to produce crew interface structures
Performing classical and FEA (linear/non-linear statics, modal, frequency response, random response, explicit and implicit transient) analyses of flight hardware and other systems
Performing detailed calculations to ensure structural integrity of hardware for failure modes, including but not limited to static, fatigue, fracture, buckling, stability, and creep, and for mechanical joints such as welds and fasteners
Using appropriate analysis techniques, simplifications, assumptions, and experience-based judgements, to solve complex problems
Preparing and presenting technical reports, design documentation, and project updates to stakeholders
Performing additional job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM from an accredited institution
10-15 years of experience in structural or mechanical engineering, or related field
Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling and simulation tools; i.e. SolidWorks preferred
Experience with NX (Simcenter)/NASTRAN finite element modeling or equivalent
Experience with Fracture Mechanics and Damage Tolerance Analysis
Familiarity with implementation of NASA Standards, Federal Standards, and/or DOD Standards
Experience developing spaceflight hardware structures and mechanisms
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
Preferred
Experience in Extravehicular Activities (EVA) and Extravehicular Robotics (EVR) operations and hardware is desired
Company
Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a commercial space station company that connects to the ISS.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
C5 CapitalIBX
2025-03-27Series Unknown
2024-06-07Series Unknown
2023-08-21Series C· $350M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Cirtain
CEO, President Axiom Space
Tejpaul Bhatia
Chief Executive Officer
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