Houston
Full time
JR100863
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. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com .
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 Manager, Electrical Power Systems 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 human spaceflight systems, and power is at the heart of every one of them. As Manager, Electrical Power Systems , you will lead the team that designs, qualifies, and supports the power architecture for our crewed vehicles and space station hardware, from early concept through production and on-orbit operations.
You will manage a team of engineers while staying close enough to the technical work to make sound design calls. You will partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to understand their needs and constraints, then deliver power systems that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and schedule. This is a role for someone who wants to build a best-in-class Electrical Power Systems organization, not just maintain one.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical power engineers, including performance management, hiring, and career growth
Provide technical direction across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle
Ensure all power system designs meet aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance
Establish common processes, procedures, and standards for electrical power system development across the company
Plan resources, workload, and budgets across multiple programs, and set priorities with program and functional partners
Manage technical risk and drive issues to resolution in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
Lead continuous improvement efforts that raise reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness
Remove obstacles so your team has the tools, resources, and support to do their best work
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, Computer Networks, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Experience supporting the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace, spacecraft, or mission-critical power systems
Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance practices
Uses good judgment to proactively solve complex technical and organizational challenges with positive business and program outcomes
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interfacing effectively with customers, suppliers, executives, and cross-functional teams
Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
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
Preferred Qualifications
Human spaceflight or crewed vehicle experience
Experience with high voltage DC distribution, solid state power controllers, and arc and fault protection in a spacecraft @context
Experience with grounding, bonding, isolation architecture, and EMC control programs, including MIL-STD-461 test campaigns
Experience with energy storage systems and their integration into a regulated bus
Experience with orbital replaceable unit design, sparing strategy, and on orbit maintenance concepts
INCOSE certification, or an equivalent demonstrated systems engineering practice
Core Skills
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
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.)
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.
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 will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.
