Hiring: Life Support Systems (LSS) Mechanical Engineer Company: Axiom Space Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:47:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Aerospace Engineering, Agile, Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Project Management, Python, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •3+ years’ experience in life support engineering, or similar role preferred •In-depth knowledge of space environments (grounding/bonding, thermal, vacuum, regolith) and how they affect design decisions •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 challenges Required Skills: •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 •Actively facilitate and support manufacturing and assembly of hardware in the facility and through on-orbit operation •Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership Qualifications: •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key 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. •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 •B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required •Operational familiarity with flight hardware development and certification is preferred Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!