EVA Principal Systems Engineer

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

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 EVA Principal Systems Engineer to support Extra-vehicular Activities (EVA) Systems Engineering and Integration who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic EVA Principal Systems Engineer who will primarily be responsible for leading major testing campaigns for the AxEVA System. This position reports to EVA Systems Engineering and Integration Manager. This role is onsite at Axiom in Webster, Texas.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities may include tasks from one or all of these responsibility areas:

• End-to-end, cradle-to-grave Systems Engineering for Axiom EVA Systems, including Suits, Flight Support Equipment, Training Equipment, Ground Equipment, and EVA Tools.

• Responsible for Axiom EVA Systems conception, including 1) concept of operations, functions, and interfaces, 2) subsystem-level requirements, 3) procurement specifications, including synthesis, traceability, derivation, stakeholder needs, impact assessments, and requirements maintenance and updates.

• Responsible for definition, planning, coordination and closure for verification of EVA requirements.

• Responsible for definition, planning, coordination and closure for validation activities of Axiom EVA concepts of operations.

• Define and implement requirements and design validation activities.

• Coordinate Axiom EVA system product breakdown structures and architecture definition.

• Support Axiom EVA Systems development by providing down-and-in system and subsystem-level support and information, including change impacts to/from other areas of the AxEVA System.

• Define and maintain System and Subsystem integrated performance assessments.

• Monitor design and testing progress and communicate potential issues to SE&I.

• Develop waivers and other variances

• Communicate AxEVA System Engineering and Integration progress and status.

• Collaborate with system and subsystem engineer, program office personnel, and external customers for SE&I planning, scheduling, and execution.

• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

• Coordinate integrated Verification & Validation (V&V test plans, procedures, and schedules) across all engineering teams.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities, including:

• Defining system, subsystem, and component V&V approaches

• Defining V&V requirements

• Planning and coordinating implementation of V&V activities

• Define and coordinate V&V requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan.

• Collaborate with AxEVA System and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution.

• Coordinate test and analysis plans and presentations with peers, management, and external customers and partners.

• Capture evidence from completed V&V activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out.

• Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline).

• A minimum of 9+ years systems engineering experience including activities across the lifecycle (e.g., concepts, requirements, design support, integration, V&V) equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in the full life cycle from concept, to planning, coordination, execution, and close-out activities.

• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles. Experience with Space Suits is preferred.

• A strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.

• Experience in Start-up organizations a plus

• INCOSE CSEP preferred

Grit

• Extreme ownership mindset

• Perseverance

• Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace.

• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.

• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence

Competencies:

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

• Accountability

• Drives momentum

• Extreme Ownership

• Execution and Delivery

• Efficiency

• Effectiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

• 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.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.