Grounding and Bonding Engineer

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 Grounding and Bonding Engineer 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 a very complex work environment. We are looking for a resilient, high-energy Grounding and Bonding Engineer, that ensures the safe and effective grounding and bonding of all electrical systems within spacecraft and related infrastructure, in compliance with Axiom Space and NASA specifications.  You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that prevent electrical hazards such as static discharge.  This involves verifying that all components are properly grounded to avoid potential damage from electrostatic discharges (ESD) and electromagnetic interference (EMI).  This role requires you to adhere to Axiom Space and NASA’s strict standards, including NASA-STD-5001 and MIL-STD-1310, ensuring all conductive materials are bonded and grounded to mitigate risks through all phases of Axiom Space Projects.  The role also requires testing and certification of all grounding and bonding systems to ensure reliability during mission-critical operations.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and analyze grounding and bonding architecture in accordance with grounding and bonding specifications and program requirements

• Ensure protection against electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic interference, and fault currents for flight and ground systems

• Develop and verify bonding paths, resistance requirements, and grounding schemes for structures, avionics, and support equipment

• Perform inspection, testing, and validation to certify compliance with standards and requirements

• Support system safety, hazard analysis, and failure investigations related to electrical grounding and bonding

• Review drawings, procedures, and materials to ensure proper implementation across design, manufacturing, integration, and operations

• Collaborate with systems, electrical, and safety engineering teams to resolve grounding and bonding issues throughout the program lifecycle

• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field (Master’s degree preferred)

• 13+ years of experience

• Strong working knowledge of NASA grounding and bonding requirements, including applicable NASA standards, handbooks, and program-level specifications

• Experience with electrostatic discharge control, electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility and fault current analysis

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, system drawings, and bonding layouts for flight and ground systems

• Hand-on experience performing or overseeing bond resistance measurements, inspections, and verification testing

• Familiarity with aerospace materials, finishes, fasteners, and structural interfaces that affect electrical bonding performance

• Experience supporting system safety, hazard analysis and anomaly resolution related to grounding and bonding issues

• Strong documentation, communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills in a regulated aerospace environment

• 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

Core Skills

• Expertise in grounding and bonding theory and application

• Knowledge of ESD control, EMI/EMC mitigations and fault current paths

• Ability to analyze electrical bonding paths and resistance requirements

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and structural drawings

• Hands-on testing skills

• Understanding aerospace materials, coatings, corrosion control, and their impact on conductivity

• Familiarity with safety, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation processes

• Strong technical documentation and requirements compliance skills

• Effective problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities

• Clear communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams

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 

• 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.