Electrical Engineer - Harnessing

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. 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 Electrical 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 We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Electrical Engineer to develop avionics for the next generation spacesuit. This position directly supports the nation’s ambitions of landing the first woman and next man on the surface of the moon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4+ years of experience
Comfortable driving forward and delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Ability to communicate and problem-solve proactively
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA-STS-8739.4A
Experience with spaceflight or harsh environment rated electronics
Experience with NASA or DOD requirements and regulations
Proficiency in Altium, Solid Works Electrical, or equivalent software packages
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

Responsibilities

Manage or participate in all aspects of flight harness development including:
Design
Procurement
Fabrication
Testing
Installation
Conduct research for appropriate selection of connectors, backshells, contacts, cable sleeving, and shielding
Calculate bundle diameters, bend radii, and deratings of wires
Work with stakeholders and component owners across the organization to ensure designs are compliant
Create harness drawings, schematics, manufacturing instructions, test plans, and other documentation
Manage procurements and project schedules
Troubleshoot issues with building and testing
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