Avionics Senior Technical Lead

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

97d

About The Position

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere. 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 Avionics Senior Technical Lead who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 15+ years of experience.
• Comfortable driving forward and delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Ability to communicate and problem-solve proactively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-speed digital circuits.
• Experience with spaceflight or harsh environment rated electronics.
• Experience with NASA or DOD requirements and regulations.
• Grit.
• Passion for space and the mission.
• Exhibits a growth mindset and actively seeks out challenges.
• Displays perseverance and an ability to overcome obstacles.
• Resourcefulness, adaptability, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of program-wide avionics functions and design to support Axiom’s EVA System as it evolves from development to production and testing.
• Coordinate and plan tasks with Avionics Team to meet program development plan and schedule.
• Collaborate with the Office Chief Engineer to provide Avionics support on EVA system.
• Provide mentorship to engineering staff as part of the Power Avionics and Controls team.
• Manage the overall avionics architecture and drive sound technical decision making.
• Participate in all aspects of avionics development from design to certification and flight.
• Design spaceflight rated PCBs for critical life support systems.
• Design instruments including FPGAs, microprocessors, power, and analog components.
• Serve as the motive force for pushing designs through the development lifecycle.
• Manage and communicate project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Build and test prototype and spaceflight hardware.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees