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What this role is
Lead the design and development of structural and mechanical systems for Axiom Space's commercial space station, managing complex projects from concept through delivery with oversight of teams, vendors, and regulatory compliance. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers with a background directing spaceflight hardware projects and the ability to navigate fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years leading engineering projects
- Deep technical understanding of structural integrity verification and mechanical system integration
- Project governance and scope management
- Vendor contract negotiation and subcontractor oversight
- Technical leadership across project lifecycle phases
- Engineering trade study and analysis capability
- Build and test flow planning and execution
- NASA standards and FAA regulatory compliance knowledge
- Ability to work evenings and weekends to meet critical milestones
Nice to have
- Spaceflight hardware design background
- Experience with NASA requirements and contractual agreements
- Spaceflight hardware development and certification experience
- PDM software experience (SolidWorks PDM or similar)
- Project management software experience (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
- Atlassian suite experience
- Track record in ambiguous, fast-moving environments