Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Senior Systems Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent)

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

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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 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 Senior Systems Engineer to join Axiom's Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program in support of NASA's LTV Services (LTVS) contract in partnership with Astrolab. The role requires strong problem solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills. Experience in Extravehicular Activities (EVA) and Extravehicular Robotics (EVR) operations and hardware is desired. Employment in this role is contingent on Astrolab/Axiom being selected as a winner of NASA's LTVS contract award.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM from an accredited institution
5-10 years of experience in systems engineering
Familiarity with implementation of NASA Standards, Federal Standards, and/or DOD Standards
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
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. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
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.
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Extravehicular Activities (EVA) and Extravehicular Robotics (EVR) operations and hardware is desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with subsystem teams who are developing Axiom's LTVS design.
Providing systems engineering support to define, develop, and verify hardware from one of the primary subsystem teams.
Providing key systems engineering services that define and scope the project: Concept of operations definition and functional analysis.
Stakeholder and technical requirements definition and management.
Interface definition, analysis, control, and management.
Verification planning, coordination, implementation, and close-out, including testing and analysis-oriented verifications.
Life cycle review coordination and support.
Trade study implementation and management.
Planning and performing testing of both subsystem components and integrated assemblies.
Assisting in the design and development of hardware and software test rigs.
Analyzing data and making recommendations for design improvements.
Performing additional job duties as assigned.