AS
Listed on Axiom Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads a thermal analysis and computational fluid dynamics team at a commercial spaceflight company, managing personnel development, technical standards, and analysis delivery across multiple space programs. It suits an experienced thermal or mechanical engineer with team leadership experience who wants to grow technical capabilities in a fast-moving aerospace environment.
Our summary, not Axiom Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
Log in to see which of these are already on your profile.
What they ask for
Required
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of engineering experience in thermal analysis, fluid systems, heat transfer, CFD, and thermal verification
- 3+ years leading engineering teams or technical organizations
- Experience with industry-standard thermal and fluid analysis tools
- Ability to manage staffing plans, labor forecasts, and budgets
- Demonstrated communication skills with engineering leadership, program management, and customers
- Experience developing or enforcing engineering workflows, quality procedures, and technical standards
Nice to have
- MS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
- PMP certification
- Experience supporting human spaceflight programs and NASA standards
- Experience leading multidisciplinary thermal and fluid systems organizations
- Experience with thermal vacuum testing and model correlation
- Experience with configuration management and engineering quality systems
- Familiarity with spacecraft thermal control, ECLSS, propulsion, or cryogenic systems