Electrical Power Flight Hardware Design Engineer – Batteries and Related Controls

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

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 Electrical Power Flight Hardware Design Engineer, 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. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Electrical Power Flight Hardware Design Engineer to work with team members and external suppliers to design, test, and integrate electrical power storage systems for Axiom commercial human spaceflight modules. Electrical power storage hardware includes batteries and associated electronics to control charging/discharging and protect against faults.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
7 or more years of experience in power storage system design, integration, and test.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience with test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multi-meters, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers).
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Uses good judgment to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
Grit
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery Efficiency
Effectiveness
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
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

Responsibilities

Contribute to space power system-level requirements.
Create designs for electrical power storage hardware, including batteries, voltage conversion, conditioning, charge/discharge control, and related fault protection/management.
Create integration and test plans for electrical power storage equipment.
Create test systems to verify/validate electrical power storage equipment.
Contribute to interface control documents, as needed, between electrical power distribution hardware and other spacecraft subsystems.
Work with suppliers to select components and systems that fit into the Axiom design and procure those items.
Evaluate supplier issues and recovery strategies, as needed.
Support milestone reviews (design, manufacturing, test, operations) as required.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.