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CAD Technician

Posted on 6/13/2024

Axiom Space

Axiom Space

501-1,000 employees

Provides human spaceflight and infrastructure services

Aerospace

Mid

Webster, TX, USA

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Associates Degree in related field or technical certifications
  • 3 years experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) or combined equivalent
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Responsibilities
  • Produce engineering product file under direction from engineers and designers
  • Develop production models for manufacturing and assembly
  • Assist in the design and development of test rigs for testing AxPAC hardware
  • Create 2D Drawings using GD&T according to ASME Y14.5
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Axiom Space offers human spaceflight services and is developing infrastructure for space travel, including missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and its own Axiom Station. The company creates advanced spacesuits for low-Earth orbit and beyond, serving both private individuals and national astronauts. Axiom Space differentiates itself by providing comprehensive space missions that include training, launch, and return, while also collaborating with NASA and Thales Alenia Space on its projects. The goal is to transform how humans live and work in space, contributing to the advancement of civilization.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$535M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Axiom Space's partnerships with industry leaders like Nokia and Gravitics enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.
  • The company's involvement in high-profile missions, such as NASA's Artemis III, positions it as a key player in the future of space exploration.
  • Axiom Space's innovative projects, like the Axiom Station and next-generation spacesuits, offer employees the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies.

What critics are saying

  • The high costs and technical challenges associated with building and maintaining a commercial space station could strain financial resources.
  • Dependence on partnerships and contracts with organizations like NASA introduces risks related to policy changes and funding fluctuations.

What makes Axiom Space unique

  • Axiom Space is uniquely positioned as the first company to build a commercial space station, setting it apart from other space companies focused solely on satellite launches or space tourism.
  • Their collaboration with NASA and Thales Alenia Space for the development of advanced spacesuits and space infrastructure provides a significant technological edge.
  • Axiom Space's end-to-end mission services, from training to return, offer a comprehensive package that few competitors can match.

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