Max Smith

Max Smith is a skilled engineer specializing in water recovery systems for low earth orbit, currently working as a Water Recovery Engineer at Axiom Space since January 2023. Previous experience includes a role as a Manufacturing Engineer at General Motors, where Max led teams to achieve production goals using lean manufacturing principles. As a Power and Recovery Engineering Co-op at Packaging Corporation of America, Max supported recycling processes and maintenance projects. Additionally, Max held positions as a project leader during an internship at Iron Range Engineering Bell Program and performed quality control inspections at IHI Turbo America. Max's foundational engineering expertise was developed through military service in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Corrosion Control Noncommissioned Officer and Fixed Wing Aircraft Mechanic. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and an Associate of Science in Engineering from Lake Land College, with ongoing studies toward a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Columbia University.