Portable Life Support System; PLSS Mechanical Engineer

Position: Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer
OVERVIEW Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit.

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

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 PLSS Mechanical Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced PLSS 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.

KEY DUTIES & 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

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

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required5+ 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

Grit Passion for space and the mission

Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

Perseverance

Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

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