# Manager, Structures & Mechanisms

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/51b6a693-98cd-4e3c-a957-8fd8161867fe

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Houston, TX

## Summary

Axiom Space is looking for an engineering manager to lead their structures and mechanisms team for orbital spacecraft and habitats. This role suits someone with deep aerospace hardware experience who can build and develop an engineering team while maintaining technical standards across multiple concurrent programs.

_Our summary, not Axiom Space's wording._

## Skills named

Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of mechanical design and engineering experience with emphasis on aerospace structures and mechanisms for spaceflight
- Experience establishing and scaling engineering teams in rapid-growth environments
- Demonstrated hands-on experience as hardware lead for complex flight hardware assemblies
- Experience taking mechanical hardware from concept to flight delivery
- Track record leading verification and validation activities for flight hardware or systems
- Working knowledge of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
- Understanding of structural analysis methods and mechanical testing requirements for spaceflight hardware
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards

## Nice to have

- Human-rated flight hardware experience
- Experience in shared services engineering supporting multiple programs
- Experience mentoring or instructing engineers in technical fundamentals and best practices
- Experience guiding and mentoring diverse teams

Apply on Axiom Space's site: https://axiomspace.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Houston/Manager--Structures---Mechanisms_JR100617