Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) SME Software Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent)

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

40d

About The Position

Axiom Space is collaborating with Astrolab, Inc. to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for future Artemis missions, combining Axiom's advanced AxEMU spacesuit with Astrolab's FLEX rover to enable groundbreaking scientific exploration on the Moon's surface. This partnership reflects Axiom Space's broader mission to build 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 Software 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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) Software 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. 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
10-15 years of experience in software engineering, computer science or related field
Familiarity with implementation of NASA and/or DOD flight software development
Experience in unit testing, software-hardware integration testing, and formal verification activities for flight software certification
Experience in software safety reviews
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.
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

Performing full lifecycle of software development from design through implementation and deployment.
Promoting best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review and unit testing.
Creating and maintaining technical design documentation, data models, and process models.
Performing system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution.
Collaborating with stakeholders across project and NASA to ensure successful delivery of flight software.
Assessing opportunities and risks, providing data-driven recommendations for strategic technical direction.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Performing additional job duties as assigned.

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