Senior Mechanical Project Engineer III

## Senior Mechanical Project Engineer IIIApply:
Houston:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100742
** OVERVIEW
* * 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,  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
** Project Engineer
** 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.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy
** Senior Project Engineer III
** with knowledge in mechanical engineering and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. In this role they will be responsible for supporting the design and development of Crew system products for the first commercial space station. This role is onsite, based on our Spaceport Facility and reports to the Manager, Project Engineering.  
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and manage a large or moderately complex scope of work
* Develop and maintain project requirements for large or moderately complex scope of work
* Create and maintain a project schedule for large or moderately complex scope of work
* Identify and manage risk for large or moderately complex scope of work
* Assign work scope to team members across large or moderately complex scope of work
* Contribute to resolution of technical issues spanning more than one team member's work within assigned scope
* Maintain and communicate status of the assigned scope, issues, and schedule to leadership
* Begin mentoring Level I and Level II engineers staffed within the same program
* Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) equivalent for assigned scope, owning cost, schedule, and earned-value reporting when applicable
* Manage procurement requests within the approved budget for large scope of work
* Review supplier technical submittals for conformance within assigned scope, coordinating with Supply Chain on sourcing questions
* Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements
* Perform other duties as assigned  
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** 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.
** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s Degree Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5- 8 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
* Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
* Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred
* Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.)
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