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 Project 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
Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Project Engineer IV with deep knowledge in life support and/or pressure systems and a background directing complex technical projects from conception to completion. In this role they will be responsible for supporting the design and development of the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems of the first commercial space station. This role is onsite, based at our Spaceport Facility and reports to the Manager, Mechanical Project Engineering.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Own project engineering for a large or technically complex scope of work, or concurrently across two related scopes
Develop and maintain requirements consistency across concurrent assigned scopes of work
Create and maintain schedules across concurrent assigned scopes of work
Identify and manage risk across concurrent assigned scopes of work
Assign and coordinate work scope across concurrent assigned scopes of work
Lead resolution of cross-cutting technical issues spanning multiple team members' work within assigned scope
Represent assigned scope's technical status directly to program and functional leadership with minimal oversight
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Level I–III engineers staffed within the same program
Contribute engineering assessment to proposal or new-business technical inputs when requested
Serve as CAM equivalent across concurrent assigned scopes, owning cost, schedule, and earned-value reporting for each, when applicable
Manage procurement requests within the approved budget across concurrent assigned scopes
Recommend supplier technical acceptance criteria, partnering with Supply Chain on sourcing decisions
Monitor subcontractor technical performance for complex subsystems within assigned scope, tracking delivery and quality trends and verifying deliverables against contractual technical requirements
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements
Perform other 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field and 8- 11 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
Technical understanding of design, development, and production of Environmental Control and Life Support Systems.
Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight…