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Axiom Space · 12 hours ago

Materials & Process Principal Engineer

Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station, fostering innovation and research in microgravity. They are seeking a Materials & Process Principal Engineer to support the design and development of structural and mechanical components for space suits, ensuring compliance with NASA standards and leading materials and processes efforts.

AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise, guide, and provide consultation on requirements for Materials & Processes (M&P) for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments, including materials selection, process control, and qualification, design for corrosion prevention, electrical bonding, flammability, toxic off-gassing, and processes specification

Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations

Provide input to program/project specifications and ensure appropriate materials requirements are incorporated into all program/project specifications at the right level

Review project/program documentation and specifications to ensure NASA standards are met regarding Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware

Assess whether standard vendor processes meet M&P requirements, and if not, clearly define changes that need to be implemented

Review production drawings for large complex assemblies systematically, documenting the review to the established requirements

Lead and coordinate internal and external M&P efforts for additive manufacturing, including the development of material specifications, process specifications, supplier qualifications, part qualifications, mechanical testing, and customer-facing updates

Support the development of internal engineering and quality processes to standardize and accelerate material evaluation, implementation, and qualification

Provide vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements

Be familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing

Provide inspection and manufacturing process support for human space flight systems

Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

Perform additional job duties as assigned

Qualification

Materials & Process EngineeringMetallurgyNASA Standards KnowledgeAdditive ManufacturingEngineering Drawing ReviewCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

B.S in Engineering, Math, or Materials Science

15 + years of experience in material and process engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Knowledge of NASA standards and material data requirements for spaceflight hardware

Demonstrable mastery/success of materials and process engineering

Direct work experience in Metallurgy (heat treatment, corrosion control, additive manufacturing, welding, failure analysis, etc.)

Knowledge in metallurgy includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, etc

Familiar with requirements for contamination control and verification methods for space hardware

Knowledge of engineering drawing review for materials and processes

Broad materials & processes support metallic materials including additive manufacturing (AM), forging, casting, forming, extrusion, plating, coating, welding, brazing, anodization, and passivation

Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

Passion for space and the mission

Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

Perseverance

Resourceful, adaptable

Executes priorities with precision and pace

High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Accountability

Sense of Urgency

Extreme Ownership