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, Life Support 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
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Manager, Life Support Systems , who provides operational leadership for the Structures & Mechanisms team. The role is responsible for developing the people, processes, tools, standards, and technical capabilities needed to support current and future programs. This position is accountable for workforce development, resource planning, technical governance, and the consistent delivery of high-quality analysis products that meet customer, quality, and configuration-management requirements. This position reports to the Director – Mechanical Engineering and will be based onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF) in Webster, Texas.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Leading and managing a team of Mechanical, Thermal, & Life Support Engineers responsible for Environmental Control and Life Support System designs across all Axiom programs.
· Establish, maintain, and enforce standards and practices to ensure technical rigor and consistency.
· Partners with program managers, chief engineers, and functional leaders to balance priorities, resolve resource conflicts, and manage technical and schedule risks.
· Maintain labor forecasts, staffing plans, and resource estimates for Life Support Systems work to ensure programs have adequate support to meet cost, schedule, technical quality, and customer commitments.
· Define acceptance criteria for work performed by the discipline, establish review expectations and quality thresholds.
· Provide technical subject matter expertise when requested by projects.
· Establish and monitor metrics related to productivity, staffing utilization, review effectiveness, and process maturity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
· Develop and maintain team technical capabilities and knowledge management practices to ensure long-term competitiveness and program success.
· Maintain clear competency expectations and role progression paths and foster professional growth and technical depth of the workforce.
· 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
· 10+ years of experience in design and engineering, with emphasis on aerospace life…