Associate Materials & Processing Engineer

About the role

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building next‑generation space infrastructure, including Axiom Station, a successor to the International Space Station. The company provides commercial human spaceflight services and develops advanced spacesuits for lunar missions. The Associate Materials & Processing Engineer will advise on Materials & Processes (M&P) requirements for spacecraft environments, select and certify spaceflight hardware for properties such as flammability and corrosion, and ensure compliance through testing and documentation reviews.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Advise, guide, and provide consultation on applicable Materials & Processes program requirements for intravehicular (IVA) and extravehicular (EVA) environments.
• Perform materials selection, assessment, and certification of custom and off‑the‑shelf commercial spaceflight hardware, including flammability, toxicity, vacuum outgassing, corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Define testing and certification requirements and evaluate test results for compliance at the project level.
• Review project documentation and drawings for spaceflight hardware to verify that requirements are met.
• Review vendor documentation to ensure processes and procedures (e.g., qualification, specification, control, training, testing, acceptance) meet M&P requirements.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports during project milestone reviews.
• Write M&P documentation as needed, including certifications, process specifications, and test plans.
• Interface daily with internal and external customers at all levels and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Participate in a collaborative learning environment and communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field with 0–2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in one of those fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track record of delivering results in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.
• Strong judgment and proactive problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high‑quality results.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and Axiom’s mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth‑mindset attitude.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Technical solutioning using systems and tools to work smarter and faster.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Technical rigor
• Execution discipline
• Pride of delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

Work Environment

Primarily an office setting, with occasional inside or outside work depending on task requirements.

Requirements

This position may require access to export‑controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Final candidates may undergo additional export‑control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Predominantly sitting or standing for extended periods (approximately 90% of the time).
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 lb. (about 5% of the time).

Equipment

Standard office equipment such as a personal computer, phone, printer, etc.