Axiom Space · 1 day ago
Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAxiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station, and is seeking a bold and dynamic PLSS Mechanical Engineer. This role involves aiding the Portable Life Support System team with the development and operation of spaceflight hardware for the Axiom Extravehicular Activity Spacesuit, focusing on product delivery from design to on-orbit demonstration.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and create modern space suit standards and practices, driving Axiom to the forefront of space suit production and operation
Generate and/or review CAD models, engineering schematics, drawings, analysis, assessments, and procedures for components, assemblies, and suit assembly
Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality
Validate designs by analysis or test, building development articles as needed
Lead design and production reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
Support the manufacturing and assembly of hardware in the facility and through on-orbit operation
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
Perform additional job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required
5+ years' experience in life support engineering, or similar role preferred
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
Hands on experience building, testing, and/or assembling hardware
Familiarity with flight hardware development and certification
Experience designing complex systems that balance mass, cost, and capability
Knowledge of NASA or commercial space program standards
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
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)
Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
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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