AI&T Engineering Support Specialist

Axiom Space • Houston, CA

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About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking an AI&T Engineering Support Specialist to support its Extravehicular Activity (EVA) team by developing and maintaining detailed work instructions and procedures for the assembly, integration, and testing of training and flight spacesuit and tools hardware. The role also supports development and maintenance of production and project schedules as needed. The position calls for strong customer service, problem-solving, organizational, time-management, and communication skills.

The specialist works with the AI&T Manager, responsible engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts to create technically accurate manufacturing work instructions and procedures. The role includes reviewing, interpreting, and communicating technical requirements and instructions based on engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and observations of production methods. The specialist manages documents throughout their full life cycle, including generation, release, maintenance or updates, and retirement.

The position is generally based in an office environment, but work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on the task. It may require evening and weekend work to meet critical project milestones. The role may involve access to export-controlled technical data or technology, and candidates may be subject to export-control screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data and create detailed steps that enable end users to interpret and execute work-instruction or procedure requirements.
• Demonstrated time-management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines and quality objectives.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Must meet applicable export-control eligibility requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• Ten years of experience in the aerospace industry, processes, and practices is strongly preferred.
• Five years of technical writing experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Passion for space and the mission; an entrepreneurial, growth mindset; high EQ; and an interest in using systems and tools to work smarter and faster.

Responsibilities

• Work with the AI&T Manager, responsible engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts to develop assembly, integration, and testing processes and procedures for hardware.
• Review, interpret, and communicate technical requirements and instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, and observations of production methods.
• Develop task-specific, technically accurate manufacturing work instructions and procedures.
• Manage work instructions and procedures through their full document life cycle, including generation, release, maintenance or updates, and retirement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to help ensure production and project schedules are developed and maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior