# Materials & Process Principal Engineer

Hiring organization: [Axiom Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/axiom-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/313b801e-644f-44a1-8c1d-d551ac49a92f

Listed on Axiom Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Principal
- Location: Houston, TX

## Summary

A principal-level materials engineer supporting Axiom's commercial spacesuit program, responsible for selecting materials, defining manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards for both pressurized and extravehicular suits. The role suits experienced metallurgists and materials specialists seeking to apply deep technical expertise to human spaceflight hardware in a fast-moving commercial space environment.

_Our summary, not Axiom Space's wording._

## Skills named

Failure Analysis, Materials science, Welding

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science
- 15+ years of materials and process engineering experience
- Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight
- Direct experience with metallurgy including heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, and failure analysis
- Knowledge of aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys
- Familiarity with contamination control requirements and verification methods for space hardware
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- Ability to pass U.S. government background investigation
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet project milestones

## Nice to have

- Experience with additive manufacturing development and qualification
- Experience standardizing material evaluation and qualification processes
- Passion for space and the mission

Apply on Axiom Space's site: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Materials---Process-Principal-Engineer_JR100367