Flight Network Engineer (Station Critical Network) IV

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Flight Network Engineer to own the design, development, testing, and integration of the Axiom Station Critical Network for test and flight environments. The network enables real-time data exchange and coordination among programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, human-machine interfaces, and distributed control systems. The role may be selected at any advertised level, up to Level IV.

The engineer will collaborate with other Station Network Engineers and lead integration of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) in support of Station and Program objectives. The role includes creating test cases and procedures for laboratory testing and Flight Software and Avionics Test Team integration, maintaining technical documentation, and recording verification results and closure records. The engineer is expected to communicate progress, status, and issues promptly and candidly.

The role may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR. Candidates may undergo additional export-control screening, and eligibility for access is a condition of employment. Work is generally in an office but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Evening and weekend work may be needed to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or equivalent.
• For Level IV: 8 or more years of experience in spacecraft, aircraft, or high-reliability control network design, with substantial integration and test ownership.
• Specialization in the design and implementation of Time-Sensitive Networking architectures.
• Proficiency in IEEE 802.1 standards for bounded latency, low jitter, and high reliability.
• Ability to plan, design, and execute integration and verification activities across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Expertise translating functional and performance requirements into traceable test cases and verification methods.
• Expertise in real-time operating systems and embedded control systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting TSN-enabled routers, switches, and controllers.
• Deep programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Java for control logic, automation, and system integration.
• Clear technical writing skills and ability to produce actionable verification documentation, status materials, and review packages.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions early.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Must meet applicable export-control screening requirements for access to controlled technical data or technology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating and testing network systems in spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability programs.
• Vendor-neutral certification such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA.
• Advanced certification such as CCNP, Juniper JNC-SA, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate the Station Critical Network for testing and flight environments.
• Collaborate with other Station Network Engineers on network-system integration.
• Lead integration of Time-Sensitive Networking in relation to Station and Program objectives.
• Design and develop test cases, scripts, and procedures for laboratory testing and Flight Software and Avionics Test Team integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain documentation and supporting artifacts.
• Document verification results and create verification closure records.
• Communicate progress, status, and issues honestly and early.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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