Ground Network Engineer (Development Network) IV

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Ground Network Engineer for its Station Development Network. The role designs and implements network solutions, including scripts and procedures, for infrastructure supporting development of the Axiom Station. The development network is critical ground infrastructure used to test and verify the flight networks carried aboard the spacecraft. The engineer configures, monitors, and troubleshoots Station Development Network implementations across testing, certification, and flight environments.

The position also leads development of standardized networking processes for Axiom’s ground facilities, documents and presents new processes and infrastructure, and records verification results and closure information. Candidates should be prepared to work in a complex, fast-moving environment, communicate progress and issues early, and support critical project milestones. Management may select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• For Level 4: 8 or more years of experience in development lab network design with substantial integration and test ownership.
• Proficiency in network protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, and AD, and in network hardware and software.
• Proven ability to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot support networks, including hardware/software management, capacity planning, and incident response.
• Ability to plan, design, and execute integration and verification activities across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks such as Python, Robot Framework, and JUnit, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI and Jenkins.
• Expertise with HIL/SIL environments, testbeds, and emulation environments.
• Clear technical writing ability, including producing verification documentation, status material, and review packages others can act on.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions early rather than deliver a wrong answer late.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment where answers may not yet be documented.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo additional export-control screening for eligibility to access controlled technical data or technology; meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in integration and test in spacecraft, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability programs.
• Exposure to interface control documents, requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS, or configuration management practice.
• Exposure to laboratory or test operations, including equipment procurement, facility readiness, or test scheduling.
• Familiarity with space program standards such as SSP 30237, SSP 41000, NASA-HDBK-4008, NASA-STD-4003A, or NASA-STD-3001.
• Engineer in Training certification, or progress toward professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions, including scripts and procedures, for Axiom’s development network infrastructure.
• Lead development and create standardized networking processes for Axiom’s ground facilities.
• Document and present new processes and infrastructure.
• Document verification results and create verification closure records.
• Communicate progress, status, and issues honestly and early, including when something is not working.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Station Development Network implementations for testing, certification, and flight environments.

What This Job Offers

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