Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview

Axiom Space is seeking a PLSS Mechanical Engineer to aid in the development, maturation, and operation of spaceflight hardware to support the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit. The role will develop, iterate, and mature single-suit architecture designs for multiple mission environments.

What You Will Do

Define and create modern space suit standards and practices, generate and/or review CAD models, engineering schematics, drawings, analysis, assessments, and procedures for components, assemblies, and suit assembly.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of space environments, experience in defining and implementing engineering standards, and a track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in life support engineering, or similar role
• Strong understanding of space environments
• Experience in defining and implementing engineering standards
• 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

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• No benefits explicitly mentioned