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 .
Software Program Integration Lead who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science and technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
Axiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Software Program Integration Lead to serve as the single point of contact for all software across the Station program. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination. You will ensure that software deliveries from each Station element team work together to meet program objectives and come together as one integrated system. This is an individual contributor role: you will not manage people directly, but you will orchestrate software delivery across all Station elements.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Define integration strategies and schedules that align with program needs across all Station elements
Plan how software deliveries from each element team fit together to meet program objectives
Develop and maintain integration plans, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate contingency plans
Oversee software builds and integration environments, maximizing reuse across elements and adapting where needed
Support system-level testing and validation, coordinating V&V activities in accordance with Axiom’s V&V plan
Partner with the Software Release Manager on releases and release readiness
Identify software risks early and escalate to leadership for assessment and mitigation
Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; coordinate cross-functional schedules; and escalate potential delays
Serve as the primary point of contact among software engineering, systems engineering, hardware, QA/test, DevSecOps, and other stakeholders, driving issue resolution and leading technical meetings
Report software development and delivery status to program leadership
Deliver integration plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), architecture diagrams, risk registers, and status reports
Other tasks and duties as required
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
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, plus ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with systems integration
Familiarity with agile methodology and the Scrum framework
Proven leadership across project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, technical decision-making, risk management, and prioritization
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Track record of getting results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a positive impact on difficult challenges
Strong organizational…