Mechanical Designer

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse 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 person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. 

We seek an experienced Mechanical Designer to support the design and development of the Space Station and other programs. This role involves developing requirements, design criteria, and technical analyses while ensuring manufacturability (DFM). Key responsibilities include creating engineering models and drawings for test, ground support, and flight hardware, conducting design evaluations, and preparing technical documentation. The designer will also present designs for review. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design and development efforts for the Space Station and other programs as needed

• Assist in developing requirements and design criteria

• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and provide analysis of technical products and systems

• Perform design evaluations on engineering solutions considering DFM

• Produce engineering models and drawings for the manufacturing of test/ground support equipment and flight hardware

• Prepare and help present designs at various design reviews

• Produce other required design documentation

• Able to travel locally between facilities

• Perform other 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

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related, similar, field required 

• BS degree in Engineering or similar field is preferred

• Minimum 5 years’ experience creating manufacturing drawings with ASME Y14 standards

• Minimum 5 years’ using 3D CAD for model and drawing creation (SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience creating engineering drawings and dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y-14

• Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar

• Spaceflight hardware design background preferred

• Experience with Atlassian suite preferred

• Machining and fitting experience preferred

• Design for Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skill

• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written

• Excellent organizational skills

• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Self-motivated

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements 

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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)

• Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

LIT Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:

Leadership

• Integrity First

• Safety Always

• Transcend

• Excellence

Innovation

• Create

• Iterate

• Disrupt

• Bold

Teamwork

• Together

• Unstoppable

• Humility

• Relentless

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.