Life Support Systems; LSS) Mechanical Engineer

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.

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Axiom Space fosters aworkenvironment 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 isseekinga bold and dynamic who is fueled byhighaccountability, execution horsepower,and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced LSS 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. This role will develop, iterate, and mature single-suit architecture designs for multiple mission environments (microgravity, partial gravity) by owning product delivery timelines through concept, design, fabrication, assembly, delivery, on-orbit demonstration, and on-orbit services.

• 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

• Proficiency with mechanical design tools (NX, Creo, or Solidworks) and analysis tools (Python, or equivalent)

• 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required

• 3+ 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

• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard…