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 with knowledge Mechanical engineering 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 Crew systems products for the first commercial Station. This role is onsite, based at our Spaceport Facility and reports to the Manager, Project Engineering.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Own a single large or highly complex project, providing subject-matter expertise in project engineering practice within that project
Provide subject-matter expertise on requirements development and traceability practice within the project
Own the schedule for a single large or highly complex project
Own the risk picture for a single large or highly complex project
Assign and coordinate work scope across a single large or highly complex project
Resolve technical disputes escalated from lower level project teams that cannot be closed within a single project team
Represent a single large or highly complex project's technical status to program and functional leadership
Provide technical mentorship and development guidance across the full Project Engineer ladder, including Level IV engineers
Lead engineering assessment for proposal or new-business efforts within the program
Pilot new technical standards and process changes on behalf of the Director prior to Group-wide rollout
Represent the Group in cross-program or company-wide technical review boards and forums
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 Mechanical Engineering or related field and 11- 15 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred
Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.).
Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool preferred
Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar preferred
Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
Experience with Atlassian suite preferred
Track record of making…