CAD Admin

Overview

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow.

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic CAD Administrator II who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Position Summary

Axiom Space is building the next generation of commercial space infrastructure, and our engineers need reliable, well-run design tools to do it. We are seeking a resilient, high-energy CAD Administrator II to support the CAD, PDM, and simulation software that powers engineering design, development, and manufacturing across the company. You will work onsite at our Space Station Development Facility in Webster, TX, reporting to the CAD Design Manager, and serve as a key link between our engineers, IT, and third-party software vendors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the CAD, PDM, and simulation environments used for engineering development and manufacturing.
• Test and deploy software upgrades and patches for CAD, PDM, and simulation platforms.
• Install, configure, and provide technical support for CAD, PDM, and simulation software on user workstations.
• Onboard and offboard CAD-specific devices, coordinating with IT and asset management.
• Create and manage user accounts, licenses, permissions, and access logs for CAD, PDM, and simulation software.
• Assist with troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintaining CAD, PDM, and simulation servers.
• Open and manage support cases directly with third-party vendors, and follow them through to resolution.
• Respond quickly to urgent Engineering infrastructure needs to keep design work moving.
• Triage incoming support tickets, including monitoring outside regular office hours when needed, to minimize downtime.
• Travel locally between Axiom facilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate degree in technology, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1 to 5 years of IT or help desk experience
• Experience with administrator-level access in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure and architecture
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and PDM software (e.g., SolidWorks PDM or similar)
• Ability to work some hours outside the standard schedule for ticket monitoring and urgent support
• Ability to work with export-controlled information (U.S. person status per ITAR/EAR)

Preferred (add or adjust as appropriate)

• Experience with simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar)
• Experience with software license management (e.g., FlexNet/FlexLM)
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for automation
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or another regulated engineering environment

Core Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent organization skills
• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated

Core Competencies

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

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

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). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• 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)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)