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…