Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer

Job overview

The Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Mechanical Engineer is an onsite role based in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the Axiom Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Spacesuit development team. This role exists to develop, iterate, and mature single-suit architecture designs for multiple mission environments. It contributes to the team by owning product delivery timelines through concept, design, fabrication, assembly, and on-orbit demonstration.

What you'll do

• Define and create modern space suit standards and practices
• generate and review CAD models, engineering schematics, and analysis
• establish efficient product lifecycles
• validate designs by analysis or test
• lead design and production reviews
• support hardware manufacturing and assembly
• communicate project progress to stakeholders
• implement agile project management methodologies.

What we're looking for

Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Experience

7+ years of experience in life support engineering or similar role

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

houston tx

axiom space

mechanical engineer

plss

space suit

aerospace

engineering

onsite

no on-call

us citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Axiom Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.