Project Engineer

Axiom Space

Position Summary

Seeking a resilient, high-energy Project Engineer II with knowledge of mechanical engineering and a background directing technical projects from conception to completion. Responsible for supporting the design and development of Crew system products for the first commercial space station. This role is onsite and reports to the Project Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and manage assigned engineering projects.
• Develop and maintain project requirements and ensure their implementation into design.
• Create and maintain a project schedule.
• Identify and manage project risk.
• Manage technical product teams, assigning project work scope to team members.
• Solve cross-cutting engineering issues for assigned engineering projects.
• Maintain and communicate status of assigned engineering projects, issues, and schedule to leadership.
• Manage procurement requests within the approved budget for assigned scope.
• Review supplier technical submittals for conformance within assigned scope, coordinating with Supply Chain on sourcing questions.
• Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience leading Engineering projects.
• Technical understanding in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
• Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgment to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.
• Accountability.
• Technical Rigor.
• Execution Discipline.
• Pride of Delivery.

Preferred Experience

• Spaceflight hardware design background.
• Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification.
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer-aided design tool.
• Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar.
• Experience with Atlassian suite.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Uses standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).
• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR. Final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.