Associate Manager, Flight Autonomy Application

Axiom Space•Houston, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Associate Manager, Flight Autonomy Applications 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 Flight Autonomy Applications Manager leads the development, integration, and delivery of autonomous flight software applications that enable safe, reliable, and resilient spacecraft operations. This role manages a multidisciplinary team of software engineers that deliver onboard control software applications, and ensures compliance with mission, safety, and quality requirements. The manager partners closely with systems engineering, avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), propulsion, mission operations, and various other subsystems to translate mission objectives into scalable software solutions. Success in this role requires strong leadership, expertise in aerospace flight software, and a passion for advancing autonomous spaceflight technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering, 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of spacecraft flight autonomy software applications across all mission phases, in collaboration with software program integration leads, systems engineering, software architects, etc.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of flight software engineers, fostering leadership, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Oversee the design, development, verification, validation, and deployment of onboard software capabilities.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering, GNC, Mission Operations, Safety, and Program teams to define requirements and mission objectives.
Provides software architecture proposals, development standards, and best practices for safety-critical flight systems.
Drive integration of autonomy algorithms, planning systems, fault management, and decision-making capabilities into flight software.
Ensure compliance with aerospace, cybersecurity, safety, quality, and mission assurance requirements.
Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex software and mission issues.
Collaborate with testing and V&V teams for software testing activities, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, system integration, and mission readiness testing.
Support customer reviews, proposal efforts, technical presentations, and program milestone reviews.
Evaluate emerging autonomy technologies and guide continuous improvement initiatives to enhance spacecraft operational capability and mission success.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
Perform additional job duties as assigned