Materials & Processing Engineer II

About the Company

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions to empower civilization to transcend Earth. The company is pioneering Axiom Station, the successor to the International Space Station, to foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy. Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

About the Role

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Specialist Materials & Processing Engineer to advise on Materials & Processes (M&P) requirements for spacecraft environments, select and certify spaceflight hardware, and ensure compliance through testing and documentation reviews. This role requires expertise in metallic and nonmetallic materials, preparation of technical reports, and M&P documentation such as certifications and test plans.

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 with requirements at the project level.
• Provide expertise and review of 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, etc.) meet M&P requirements.
• Apply knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials specifications, properties, and testing.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports during participation in project milestone reviews.
• Write M&P documentation as needed, including certifications, process specifications, and test plans.
• Interface with internal and external customers at all levels and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 2–7 years of experience; or
• Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field, with 1–5 years of experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
• 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 be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.
• Embody core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, pride of delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Work Environment

• Generally an office environment, but may 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).
• Use of standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).