Group Manager, Extra-vehicular Activities Requirements & Integration

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. 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 Requirements and Integration, Extra-vehicular Activities (EVA) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I Group Mgr) 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 Requirements and Integration Group Manager. The EVA SE&I Group Manager for Requirements and Integration is the EVA team focal point and responsible manager for managing AxEVA requirements, architectures, and interfaces with external partners. The R&I manager will be part of the EVA SE&I leadership and apply management and systems engineering expertise by setting goals and organizing and delivering products through collaborative efforts.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering, Math, Science, or related field required (MS preferred)
8 years' experience and corresponding expertise in the execution and leadership of Systems Engineering and Integration activities and functions
Experience in EVA design, development, operations, and/or testing domains
Experience in the development of Space Systems following the Systems Engineering development lifecycle, including stakeholder requirements, technical requirements analysis and decomposition, system architectures, technical performance measures, and verification and validation planning and execution.
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
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
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Space Suits preferred
INCOSE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

The Group Manager for Requirements and Integration is responsible for creating and maintaining world class requirements set and lead interface/integration planning and control
Requirements management, including synthesis, traceability, derivation, stakeholder needs, allocation to subsystem, impact assessments and requirements maintenance and updates:
Develop operational concepts
Define and implement hardware/software/system requirements
Manage and update the EVA Product Breakdown Structure and architecture definition
External Interface management, including interface definition, interface design and architecting, interface control, integration planning and integration risk reduction
Assign roles, monitor progress, coach and mentor, and otherwise facilitate Systems Engineering department functions, including:
Coordinate hiring actions on behalf of the SE&I department
Support leadership and assist the SE&I team by setting goals, organizing, and delivering products through collaborative efforts.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
Perform additional job duties as assigned